https://www.spreaker.com/show/beyond-recovery👉Apple Podcasts 👉Spotify (Click "read more" to access links)

🏔️Beyond Recovery: Live Your Best Life. Free From Addiction.

Join #alcoholfree host, Matt Gardiner, and his weekly guests to talk about their “Hero’s Journeys” from the darkness of addiction into the light of Recovery.

Matt also interviews Healers, Coaches, Speakers & Authors to help provide a broad spectrum of topics & resources.

"THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THE MOST FULFILLING LIVES, ARE THE ONES WHO WERE EXPOSED TO THE IDEA OF THEIR OWN DEATH."


Find Matt 👀
https://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555


Matt battled alcoholism from his mid-teens, to deep into his adult life.
He has an #AF date of April 8th, 2019.

Matt is the Head Coach at www.recoveryroadmap.me
and is a certified Sound Therapist and Breathwork Guide.]]>enMental HealthCopyright Recovery Roadmap™https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/99634254b0349c75847557433efae05a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/beyond-recoverySun, 05 Jan 2025 03:02:24 +0000Matt GardinerMatt Gardinermattgardiner780@gmail.comA Hero's Journey of Sobriety & Addiction Recovery. Rediscover Who You Truly Are.👉Apple Podcasts 👉Spotify (Click "read more" to access links)

🏔️Beyond Recovery: Live Your Best Life. Free From Addiction.

Join #alcoholfree host, Matt Gardiner, and his weekly guests to talk about their “Hero’s Journeys” from the darkness of addiction into the light of Recovery.

Matt also interviews Healers, Coaches, Speakers & Authors to help provide a broad spectrum of topics & resources.

"THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THE MOST FULFILLING LIVES, ARE THE ONES WHO WERE EXPOSED TO THE IDEA OF THEIR OWN DEATH."


Find Matt 👀
https://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555


Matt battled alcoholism from his mid-teens, to deep into his adult life.
He has an #AF date of April 8th, 2019.

Matt is the Head Coach at www.recoveryroadmap.me
and is a certified Sound Therapist and Breathwork Guide.]]>trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-years-sober-kaitlynn-mika--58315962
This past year has been full of triumphs and challenges, which is captured in this interview.

This is a great listen for anyone coming up on their 1-year, as it illustrates the emotional side of sobriety that becomes such a focal point in year 2.


🥳 CONGRATS, KAITLYNN!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58315962Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerKaitlynn turned 2 years sober today (Jan 16th, 2024). This past year has been full of triumphs and challenges, which is captured in this interview. This is a great listen for anyone coming up on their 1-year, as it illustrates the emotional side of...
This past year has been full of triumphs and challenges, which is captured in this interview.

This is a great listen for anyone coming up on their 1-year, as it illustrates the emotional side of sobriety that becomes such a focal point in year 2.


🥳 CONGRATS, KAITLYNN!]]>1723truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindfulness-yin-yoga-jeff-lester--57912592
We did an 8-part podcast series over late 2021 into 2022:
https://www.spreaker.com/show/jefe-living

Today, we talk about MANY different topics that include mindfulness, meditation, business, yin yoga and how plant medicine can help with recovery.

Jeff's recovery journey is that of food addiction.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57912592Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:03:28 +0000Matt GardinerJeff is one of my all-time favourite guests! We did an 8-part podcast series over late 2021 into 2022: https://www.spreaker.com/show/jefe-living Today, we talk about MANY different topics that include mindfulness, meditation, business, yin yoga and...
We did an 8-part podcast series over late 2021 into 2022:
https://www.spreaker.com/show/jefe-living

Today, we talk about MANY different topics that include mindfulness, meditation, business, yin yoga and how plant medicine can help with recovery.

Jeff's recovery journey is that of food addiction.

]]>4652addiction,addictionrecovery,meditation,mindfulness,recovery,yinyang,yinyogatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-stage-sobriety-part-2-kathryn-metcalf-hernquist--57347776
Kathryn was born and raised in the Chicago area.
At age 19 relocated to California. She raised her son in Sacramento while managing a successful Real Estate career.

After achieving "self-made" millionaire status at age 40 she implemented her "retire in the middle" plan. She re-ignited her passion for painting and left for world Travel.

Landing years later in the San Diego area, she found a love for surfing, coaching, transformational growth & a fulfilling second marriage and Family.

https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.metcalf.3

@coachkathrynh Instagram

http://www.secondstagesobriety.com/ Website]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57347776Sun, 22 Oct 2023 23:49:45 +0000Matt GardinerKathryn Metcalf-Hernquist, Coach, Author, Speaker and Life Loving human has overcome huge life obstacles and has identified a winning recipe for Financial Freedom, Joy and Fulfillment as a long-term member of the 12-Step Community. Kathryn was born...
Kathryn was born and raised in the Chicago area.
At age 19 relocated to California. She raised her son in Sacramento while managing a successful Real Estate career.

After achieving "self-made" millionaire status at age 40 she implemented her "retire in the middle" plan. She re-ignited her passion for painting and left for world Travel.

Landing years later in the San Diego area, she found a love for surfing, coaching, transformational growth & a fulfilling second marriage and Family.

https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.metcalf.3

@coachkathrynh Instagram

http://www.secondstagesobriety.com/ Website]]>3743alcoholfree,coach,drugfree,recovery,sober,sobrietytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chabad-lifeline-rabbi-bresinger--56859814
After he graduated from the Rabbinical College of America Kollel in 1991, he and his wife Karen were appointed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to represent Chabad in Metro West New Jersey, where he became a Pastoral Counsellor for Jewish addicts in recovery.
During this time, he authored a course on Addiction and Spirituality, which he presented in numerous cities throughout the U.S.

In 2007, Rabbi Bresinger and Karen, who holds a Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University, returned to Montreal to become the Director and Clinical Director, respectively, of Chabad Lifeline, a nonprofit, non-sectarian addiction counselling centre.
Under their leadership, the centre has grown significantly, with a staff of 20 working tirelessly to treat everyone touched by the pain of addiction, regardless of their background, religion, or financial situation.


LINKS:

- Our organization’s website: https://www.chabadlifeline.com/

- A short film about Lifeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR9BSn8p0fI&t=2s

- Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chabadlifeline/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56859814Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:59:36 +0000Matt GardinerRabbi Benyamin Bresinger grew up in Montreal, where he completed his university degree at Concordia. After graduation, he continued his life education by traveling extensively, visiting over twenty-five countries worldwide. After he graduated from...
After he graduated from the Rabbinical College of America Kollel in 1991, he and his wife Karen were appointed by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to represent Chabad in Metro West New Jersey, where he became a Pastoral Counsellor for Jewish addicts in recovery.
During this time, he authored a course on Addiction and Spirituality, which he presented in numerous cities throughout the U.S.

In 2007, Rabbi Bresinger and Karen, who holds a Master’s in Social Work from Rutgers University, returned to Montreal to become the Director and Clinical Director, respectively, of Chabad Lifeline, a nonprofit, non-sectarian addiction counselling centre.
Under their leadership, the centre has grown significantly, with a staff of 20 working tirelessly to treat everyone touched by the pain of addiction, regardless of their background, religion, or financial situation.


LINKS:

- Our organization’s website: https://www.chabadlifeline.com/

- A short film about Lifeline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR9BSn8p0fI&t=2s

- Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chabadlifeline/]]>348112steps,addiction,alcoholfree,co-dependent,drugfree,healing,recovery,sober,sobriety,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-stage-sobriety-kathryn-metcalf-hernquist--56691710
Kathryn was born and raised in the Chicago area.
At age 19 relocated to California. She raised her son in Sacramento while managing a successful Real Estate career.

After achieving "self-made" millionaire status at age 40 she implemented her "retire in the middle" plan.
She re-ignited her passion for painting and left for world Travel.

Landing years later in the San Diego area, she found a love for surfing, coaching, transformational growth & a fulfilling second marriage and Family.


https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.metcalf.3

• coachkathrynh
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56691710Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerKathryn Metcalf-Hernquist, Coach, Author, Speaker and Life Loving human has overcome huge life obstacles and has identified a winning recipe for Financial Freedom, Joy and Fulfillment as a long-term member of the 12-Step Community. Kathryn was born...
Kathryn was born and raised in the Chicago area.
At age 19 relocated to California. She raised her son in Sacramento while managing a successful Real Estate career.

After achieving "self-made" millionaire status at age 40 she implemented her "retire in the middle" plan.
She re-ignited her passion for painting and left for world Travel.

Landing years later in the San Diego area, she found a love for surfing, coaching, transformational growth & a fulfilling second marriage and Family.


https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.metcalf.3

• coachkathrynh
  Instagram
  
  
  
• http://www.secondstagesobriety.com/
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]]>2361alcoholfree,drugfree,longtermsobriety,recovery,sober,sobriety,wedorecover,wordsmattertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/level-up-lingling-lindsey-macdonald--53801307
A must-listen (or watch) for sure.


https://www.instagram.com/level_up_lingling/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53801307Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerLindsey's story is incredibly inspiring!! A must-listen (or watch) for sure. https://www.instagram.com/level_up_lingling/
A must-listen (or watch) for sure.


https://www.instagram.com/level_up_lingling/]]>2698recoveringoutloud,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evolution-house-sheryn-ibrahim--56606939She is also a Power Engineer with a career up north for the past 5 years, a Reiki Practitioner, a Sound Healing Practicioner, a Life Coach, a Personal Trainer, a Real estate Investor, and an Entrepreneur.

Evolution House is the first sober living healing house in YEG to offer alternative healing services and a spiritual approach. They offer things like Reiki Energy Healing, sound therapy, meditation, breathwork, physical fitness, yoga, art therapy, inner child work, financial coaching, and much more.

Links:

https://instagram.com/evolutionhousecanada?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.facebook.com/Evolutionhousecanada?mibextid=ZbWKwL

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085120755311&mibextid=ZbWKwL

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56606939Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerSheryn Ibrahim is the Founder and Director of Evolution House, a sober living healing house that has been open in the YEG area since June 2022. They currently have a location for men and a location for women. She is also a Power Engineer with a...She is also a Power Engineer with a career up north for the past 5 years, a Reiki Practitioner, a Sound Healing Practicioner, a Life Coach, a Personal Trainer, a Real estate Investor, and an Entrepreneur.

Evolution House is the first sober living healing house in YEG to offer alternative healing services and a spiritual approach. They offer things like Reiki Energy Healing, sound therapy, meditation, breathwork, physical fitness, yoga, art therapy, inner child work, financial coaching, and much more.

Links:

https://instagram.com/evolutionhousecanada?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.facebook.com/Evolutionhousecanada?mibextid=ZbWKwL

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085120755311&mibextid=ZbWKwL

]]>3888manifest,mindset,plantmedicine,recovery,soberhouse,soberlivingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fully-expressed-chris-marhefka--53801247
Chris utilizes thousands of hours of experience in emotional healing, trauma facilitation, somatics, breathwork, masculine embodiment, relationship and communication coaching, men’s development, business, entrepreneurship and leadership mentoring. He has worked with over 2000 clients in physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual development.


https://www.chrismarhefka.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chrismarhefka/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53801247Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerChris is a Master Coach, a worldwide retreat facilitator, Host of the Fully Expressed Podcast, and a Speaker. He is authoring an upcoming book titled, "Integrated Leadership", where he shares the simple 3-Step Process he created and how applying it...
Chris utilizes thousands of hours of experience in emotional healing, trauma facilitation, somatics, breathwork, masculine embodiment, relationship and communication coaching, men’s development, business, entrepreneurship and leadership mentoring. He has worked with over 2000 clients in physical, mental, emotional, energetic and spiritual development.


https://www.chrismarhefka.com/
https://www.instagram.com/chrismarhefka/]]>2763addictions,coach,selfdevelopmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preparation-predicts-results-jason-johnson--56467176He has an incredible recovery story, which he shares with us, as well as all about his programs.

Jason Johnson is a holistic health coach and the CEO of The Busy And Built Blueprint Mastermind, empowering people to break free from weight loss fads and build sustainable body confidence.

He's currently pursuing a doctorate in psychology with a specialization in health and wellness from the University of Arizona Global Campus, enhancing his expertise in practical behavior change techniques and innovative coaching methods.

Jason's life mission is to inspire and educate individuals to experience their bodies' true potential.With a focus on inspiring people into action through speaking and transformational coaching, Jason offers online coaching programs and courses that promote extraordinary health.

Learn more at coachjasonjohnson.com and explore the incredible possibilities for your body!


Social Media:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jason.johnson.7946/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjasonjohnson/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonJohnsonFitness]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56467176Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerMy guest, today, is Coach Jason Johnson! He has an incredible recovery story, which he shares with us, as well as all about his programs. Jason Johnson is a holistic health coach and the CEO of The Busy And Built Blueprint Mastermind, empowering...He has an incredible recovery story, which he shares with us, as well as all about his programs.

Jason Johnson is a holistic health coach and the CEO of The Busy And Built Blueprint Mastermind, empowering people to break free from weight loss fads and build sustainable body confidence.

He's currently pursuing a doctorate in psychology with a specialization in health and wellness from the University of Arizona Global Campus, enhancing his expertise in practical behavior change techniques and innovative coaching methods.

Jason's life mission is to inspire and educate individuals to experience their bodies' true potential.With a focus on inspiring people into action through speaking and transformational coaching, Jason offers online coaching programs and courses that promote extraordinary health.

Learn more at coachjasonjohnson.com and explore the incredible possibilities for your body!


Social Media:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jason.johnson.7946/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjasonjohnson/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonJohnsonFitness]]>2314alcoholfree,drugfree,recovery,sober,soberliving,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/long-term-sobriety-julian-morgan--53554757
He now concentrates on writing and poetry reflecting on his journey with alcohol addiction, with further campaigns underway. These were inspired by his eldest brother’s passing on Christmas Day 2020 due to cancer.

Julian himself also experienced cancer this year (2022), with the tumour being successfully removed - and without having a single thought of picking up a drink.

Julian is a fanatical supporter of a North London premiership football team and can be spotted daily in the gym wearing t-shirts three sizes too small for him while listening to dangerous volume levels of orchestral trance.

He spends the rest of his time enjoying a varied and liberated social life. Julian's 'big picture' is to help the millions of people who are, or know someone who is still, suffering from the bondage of addiction.


Instagram: @longtermsobriety]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53554757Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerJULIAN MORGAN has travelled extensively overseas and has had a highly successful career in the security industry. He now concentrates on writing and poetry reflecting on his journey with alcohol addiction, with further campaigns underway. These were...
He now concentrates on writing and poetry reflecting on his journey with alcohol addiction, with further campaigns underway. These were inspired by his eldest brother’s passing on Christmas Day 2020 due to cancer.

Julian himself also experienced cancer this year (2022), with the tumour being successfully removed - and without having a single thought of picking up a drink.

Julian is a fanatical supporter of a North London premiership football team and can be spotted daily in the gym wearing t-shirts three sizes too small for him while listening to dangerous volume levels of orchestral trance.

He spends the rest of his time enjoying a varied and liberated social life. Julian's 'big picture' is to help the millions of people who are, or know someone who is still, suffering from the bondage of addiction.


Instagram: @longtermsobriety]]>2570alcoholfree,author,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perspectivest-bill-matthews--54001332
I got sober at 21 so I'm coming up on 35 years. Sobriety for me goes beyond just not drinking. It includes freeing yourself from the victim mentality and the stories that have held us back from living our best life. I'm passionate about helping others.
This has led me to become a holistic lifestyle coach. Helping others achieve their goals. Mentally, Physically and spiritually.

I'm also an avid long-distance runner. Currently training for a 100-mile trail race in Lake Tahoe on July 15th. I'm a certified Level 2 and an O23 Level 1 coach. I'm committed to building my skills to better serve others.

My clients range from those just focused on fitness to those who want to work primarily on mindset.


My IG and Facebook page are both @Sprtulbil

I also have an additional page @the_perspectivest]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54001332Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerI'm a 56-year-old father of two. I have 5 grandchildren. I've been married for 31 years. I got sober at 21 so I'm coming up on 35 years. Sobriety for me goes beyond just not drinking. It includes freeing yourself from the victim mentality and the...
I got sober at 21 so I'm coming up on 35 years. Sobriety for me goes beyond just not drinking. It includes freeing yourself from the victim mentality and the stories that have held us back from living our best life. I'm passionate about helping others.
This has led me to become a holistic lifestyle coach. Helping others achieve their goals. Mentally, Physically and spiritually.

I'm also an avid long-distance runner. Currently training for a 100-mile trail race in Lake Tahoe on July 15th. I'm a certified Level 2 and an O23 Level 1 coach. I'm committed to building my skills to better serve others.

My clients range from those just focused on fitness to those who want to work primarily on mindset.


My IG and Facebook page are both @Sprtulbil

I also have an additional page @the_perspectivest]]>2940aa,alcoholfree,consistency,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recovery-comes-home-adrienne-tichy--53554735
She is passionate about connecting families impacted by addiction as they heal together. Known locally as Champions for the marginalized, Adrienne and her husband Jim have affected thousands of lives. Here to talk about the dangers of 'Accidental Addiction' and the latest Fentanyl crisis is Adrienne Tichy!



http://www.thelodgedelray.com
http://www.recoverycomeshome.com
https://www.facebook.com/TheLodgeAtDelrayBeach]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53554735Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerAdrienne Tichy is a Recovery Advocate, Co-Owner of The Lodge at Delray Beach Recovery Residence Community and the mastermind behind a new virtual program called Recovery Comes Home. She is passionate about connecting families impacted by addiction as...
She is passionate about connecting families impacted by addiction as they heal together. Known locally as Champions for the marginalized, Adrienne and her husband Jim have affected thousands of lives. Here to talk about the dangers of 'Accidental Addiction' and the latest Fentanyl crisis is Adrienne Tichy!



http://www.thelodgedelray.com
http://www.recoverycomeshome.com
https://www.facebook.com/TheLodgeAtDelrayBeach]]>2207alcoholfree,delray,drugfree,recoveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adventure-school-chris-allen--53520801After spending a year and a half on his deathbed, Chris was given a second chance at life after finding a miraculous cure.

Through this crucible he’s found new vision and purpose in life and works as a certified life coach helping others access a higher and more meaningful way of living through nature, adventure, and escaping the inner ego that holds us all back.

Chris is a motivational speaker, scientist, father, and has a Master’s degree in Laboratory medicine and an MBA and is also a certified six sigma black belt.
When not working to help others create lives of meaning and legacy, you’ll find him challenging his physical limits somewhere in the wilderness near his home in Utah.


To learn more about and connect with Chris, follow these links:

Website: https://www.myadventureschool.com/legacy

Instagram: Chris Allen | Adventure School Coaching (@adventureschoolcoaching)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adventureschool/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53520801Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerChris Allen is a lifelong adventurer who was struck by a mysterious illness that stumped the world’s best doctors. After spending a year and a half on his deathbed, Chris was given a second chance at life after finding a miraculous cure. Through this...After spending a year and a half on his deathbed, Chris was given a second chance at life after finding a miraculous cure.

Through this crucible he’s found new vision and purpose in life and works as a certified life coach helping others access a higher and more meaningful way of living through nature, adventure, and escaping the inner ego that holds us all back.

Chris is a motivational speaker, scientist, father, and has a Master’s degree in Laboratory medicine and an MBA and is also a certified six sigma black belt.
When not working to help others create lives of meaning and legacy, you’ll find him challenging his physical limits somewhere in the wilderness near his home in Utah.


To learn more about and connect with Chris, follow these links:

Website: https://www.myadventureschool.com/legacy

Instagram: Chris Allen | Adventure School Coaching (@adventureschoolcoaching)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adventureschool/]]>2465adventure,nature,recoveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adventure-over-addiction-diana-holden--53554709
We discuss the origins of the business, as well as its future plans.

Diana also shares her own sober story.



@adventureoveraddiction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53554709Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerDiana, and her husband Tyler, started Adventure Over Addiction a few years ago. We discuss the origins of the business, as well as its future plans. Diana also shares her own sober story. @adventureoveraddiction
We discuss the origins of the business, as well as its future plans.

Diana also shares her own sober story.



@adventureoveraddiction]]>2925addiction,adventure,alcoholfree,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freedom-from-alcohol-lauren-howman--54652872
I am the owner of Howman Health, LLC, Nurse Practitioner, a substitute school nurse, a postpartum nurse, a Certified Sober/Life Coach, a Certified Wellness Coach, a preferred PSYCH-K facilitator. My professional endeavors all boil down to this…. I am a “living your best life” advocate! I am living my best life and I want others to experience that as well! My job on this planet is to use my past

linktr.ee/HowmanHealth

From my linktree, you can find all sorts of goodies including:

• The link to our Sober curious and Sober Questioning group, Freedom From Alcohol
• A google doc you can submit if you want to have a one-on-one conversation about how Sober Coaching can help you establish a new relationship with alcohol.
• A google doc you can submit if you want to work together with me to change limiting subconscious beliefs that are currently holding you back. Such a cool freaking process!
• Link to BUY ME A COFFEE if you want to send me some love! I am an adamant coffee drinker! MY favourite is McDonalds Premium Roast! I have to pods for home use and I'll drive through and get a cup at MCD pretty regularly!
• link to find me on all of the social media platforms! TikTok is my favorite!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54652872Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerI am a mom of 4 boys, grandma, wife, and dog mom. I am the owner of Howman Health, LLC, Nurse Practitioner, a substitute school nurse, a postpartum nurse, a Certified Sober/Life Coach, a Certified Wellness Coach, a preferred PSYCH-K facilitator. My...
I am the owner of Howman Health, LLC, Nurse Practitioner, a substitute school nurse, a postpartum nurse, a Certified Sober/Life Coach, a Certified Wellness Coach, a preferred PSYCH-K facilitator. My professional endeavors all boil down to this…. I am a “living your best life” advocate! I am living my best life and I want others to experience that as well! My job on this planet is to use my past

linktr.ee/HowmanHealth

From my linktree, you can find all sorts of goodies including:

• The link to our Sober curious and Sober Questioning group, Freedom From Alcohol
• A google doc you can submit if you want to have a one-on-one conversation about how Sober Coaching can help you establish a new relationship with alcohol.
• A google doc you can submit if you want to work together with me to change limiting subconscious beliefs that are currently holding you back. Such a cool freaking process!
• Link to BUY ME A COFFEE if you want to send me some love! I am an adamant coffee drinker! MY favourite is McDonalds Premium Roast! I have to pods for home use and I'll drive through and get a cup at MCD pretty regularly!
• link to find me on all of the social media platforms! TikTok is my favorite!

]]>2745alcoholfree,freedom,health,recovery,sober,sobercurious,soberliving,sobriety,wedorecoverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-progress-engineer-lucas-lowe--53554695
Lucas provides helps top performers in their fields create a life they truly love living with practical mindset coaching and highly effective story work.

Certified NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) master practitioner and Level II Enlifted Coach he blends multiple modalities and his own experiences to create life-changing coaching for those that want to change and make progress.


https://www.facebook.com/lowiss
https://www.instagram.com/lowielowe/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-l-31537726/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53554695Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerLucas Lowe, Progress Engineer Lucas provides helps top performers in their fields create a life they truly love living with practical mindset coaching and highly effective story work. Certified NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) master practitioner...
Lucas provides helps top performers in their fields create a life they truly love living with practical mindset coaching and highly effective story work.

Certified NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) master practitioner and Level II Enlifted Coach he blends multiple modalities and his own experiences to create life-changing coaching for those that want to change and make progress.


https://www.facebook.com/lowiss
https://www.instagram.com/lowielowe/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-l-31537726/]]>3308alcoholfree,lifecoach,mindset,progress,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recovery-panel-beth-lucas-matt--56093724
Beth Pennell, Lucas Lowe and me all share a condensed version of each of our recovery stories...
and then get into what our challenges were in early sobriety, all the way into our current challenges.

We end the show with our Mission Statements.

Beth
https://www.instagram.com/ebb.and.flow.integrations/
Lucas
https://www.instagram.com/lowielowe/
Matt
https://www.instagram.com/recoveryroadmap.me/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56093724Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerThis is the first Panel Interview I've done on the show! Beth Pennell, Lucas Lowe and me all share a condensed version of each of our recovery stories... and then get into what our challenges were in early sobriety, all the way into our current...
Beth Pennell, Lucas Lowe and me all share a condensed version of each of our recovery stories...
and then get into what our challenges were in early sobriety, all the way into our current challenges.

We end the show with our Mission Statements.

Beth
https://www.instagram.com/ebb.and.flow.integrations/
Lucas
https://www.instagram.com/lowielowe/
Matt
https://www.instagram.com/recoveryroadmap.me/]]>2992alcoholfree,drugfree,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-beyond-sobriety-kelly-france--53554633
From a homeless, overweight, hopeless, suicidal crack addict in 2008 to a recovery coach, endurance athlete and top 10% finisher in the NYC marathon in 2021


https://www.instagram.com/kelly.france.recoverycoaching]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53554633Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerAfter 10 years in the recovery community, Kelly decided to be trained as a recovery coach and use his education and experience to help others achieve their best life beyond the sobriety. From a homeless, overweight, hopeless, suicidal crack addict in...
From a homeless, overweight, hopeless, suicidal crack addict in 2008 to a recovery coach, endurance athlete and top 10% finisher in the NYC marathon in 2021


https://www.instagram.com/kelly.france.recoverycoaching]]>2511alcoholfree,coach,drugfree,goalsetting,lifecoach,recovery,sober,sobercoach,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sinclair-method-michele-perron-phd--54001280
She gives amazing insight into the coaching she provides, using a mix of her own style and The Sinclair Method.

We do talk a lot about moderation in this episode, so if that is triggering for you, I suggest you skip this one!


https://www.sinclairmethod.org/what-is-the-sinclair-method-2/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54001280Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerMichele and I met at a Kyle Cease event this past spring! She gives amazing insight into the coaching she provides, using a mix of her own style and The Sinclair Method. We do talk a lot about moderation in this episode, so if that is triggering for...
She gives amazing insight into the coaching she provides, using a mix of her own style and The Sinclair Method.

We do talk a lot about moderation in this episode, so if that is triggering for you, I suggest you skip this one!


https://www.sinclairmethod.org/what-is-the-sinclair-method-2/]]>2722alcohol,alcoholism,coaching,healing,moderation,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marathon-2-sobriety-luc-zoratto--53554596
Luc has been sober for 6 years and speaks to how running saved his life.

He struggled with alcohol and drugs for years, but it wasn't until he found his passion for running that things started to change for him.

He has since qualified and ran the Boston Marathon in 2022 and shares his very vulnerable, authentic story with me on his path of self-discovery and finding his authentic self.


Instagram @marathon2sobriety]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53554596Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerI'm joined by Luc from Toronto who is sharing his inspiring story on how he discovered marathon training during his path to sobriety. Luc has been sober for 6 years and speaks to how running saved his life. He struggled with alcohol and drugs for...
Luc has been sober for 6 years and speaks to how running saved his life.

He struggled with alcohol and drugs for years, but it wasn't until he found his passion for running that things started to change for him.

He has since qualified and ran the Boston Marathon in 2022 and shares his very vulnerable, authentic story with me on his path of self-discovery and finding his authentic self.


Instagram @marathon2sobriety]]>3289alcoholfree,marathon,recovery,runner,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sobriety-playbook-michelle-curiel--54001177Michelle Curiel

Intuitive Energy Guide
Sobriety Date 8/8/19
I Help Humans Integrate Sobriety/Spirituality Through Mindfulness Practices
For 1:1 Intuitive Guidance DM

linktr.ee/thesobrietyplaybook



The Sobriety Playbook (podcast):

Est. 🙏🏼 8/8/2019 👉🏻I Help People Develop Game Changing Awareness ‼️So They Can Transcend Their Spiritual Amnesia 🤯& Realize Their True Nature 🕉️]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54001177Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerMichelle Curiel Intuitive Energy Guide Sobriety Date 8/8/19 I Help Humans Integrate Sobriety/Spirituality Through Mindfulness Practices For 1:1 Intuitive Guidance DM...Michelle Curiel

Intuitive Energy Guide
Sobriety Date 8/8/19
I Help Humans Integrate Sobriety/Spirituality Through Mindfulness Practices
For 1:1 Intuitive Guidance DM

linktr.ee/thesobrietyplaybook



The Sobriety Playbook (podcast):

Est. 🙏🏼 8/8/2019 👉🏻I Help People Develop Game Changing Awareness ‼️So They Can Transcend Their Spiritual Amnesia 🤯& Realize Their True Nature 🕉️]]>2754alcoholfree,drugfree,healing,intuition,mindset,recovery,sobrietytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hypnotherapy-gray-area-drinking-jo-tiler--53520466Mental health service

I help busy professional parents break the nightly habit of wine o clock, get their energy, motivation and get their life back.


https://www.instagram.com/sober.step/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53520466Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerJo Hypnotherapy & Grey Area Drinking Coach Mental health service I help busy professional parents break the nightly habit of wine o clock, get their energy, motivation and get their life back. https://www.instagram.com/sober.step/Mental health service

I help busy professional parents break the nightly habit of wine o clock, get their energy, motivation and get their life back.


https://www.instagram.com/sober.step/]]>2235alcoholfree,coach,hypnotherapy,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keeping-people-connected-katharine-pettit--54556926
Here's info on what KPC is about and what we bring to the table:

KPC "Keeping People Connected" is a multidisciplinary collective of Performing Artists who tell stories examining social injustices and stigmatized, difficult subject matter through dance, music, and conversation.

Believing in Movement as our Pathway to Wellness, KPC creates groundbreaking dance musicals that center and celebrate disenfranchised people, offering opportunities to process and cope with challenging lived experiences.

Throughout 2023 our main focus is returning IN PERSON to Recovery Centers throughout NYC and State with our Pathway to Wellness through Movement: I COULD NEVER LOVE ANYONE..., a dance musical workshop adjunct therapy for people dealing with mental health and substance use disorders.

We are seeking partners in the Recovery Community to align with and bring our Pathway to Wellness through Movement to RCO's across NY city and state.


Facebook: @KatharinePettitCreative
Instagram: @KeepingPeopleConnected
Twitter: @KPettitCreative
https://www.katharinepettitcreative.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54556926Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerI'm Katharine Pettit, Founder and Artistic Director of KPC "Keeping People Connected". Here's info on what KPC is about and what we bring to the table: KPC "Keeping People Connected" is a multidisciplinary collective of Performing Artists who tell...
Here's info on what KPC is about and what we bring to the table:

KPC "Keeping People Connected" is a multidisciplinary collective of Performing Artists who tell stories examining social injustices and stigmatized, difficult subject matter through dance, music, and conversation.

Believing in Movement as our Pathway to Wellness, KPC creates groundbreaking dance musicals that center and celebrate disenfranchised people, offering opportunities to process and cope with challenging lived experiences.

Throughout 2023 our main focus is returning IN PERSON to Recovery Centers throughout NYC and State with our Pathway to Wellness through Movement: I COULD NEVER LOVE ANYONE..., a dance musical workshop adjunct therapy for people dealing with mental health and substance use disorders.

We are seeking partners in the Recovery Community to align with and bring our Pathway to Wellness through Movement to RCO's across NY city and state.


Facebook: @KatharinePettitCreative
Instagram: @KeepingPeopleConnected
Twitter: @KPettitCreative
https://www.katharinepettitcreative.com]]>1726addiction,creative,creativity,dance,healing,recovery,traumatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-moment-you-re-in-kaitlynn-mika--55429913
We talk all about the genesis of the book, the structure, the creative process, what it's like being a 'first-time author'

....and MANY other topics!


Find Kaitlynn's book:

https://a.co/d/b27Zbkb (AMAZON)

https://clearheaded.me/“the-moment-you’re-in (SIGNED COPY!)

www.mattWgardiner.bandcamp.com (SOUNDTRACK)

@the.moment.youre.in (INSTAGRAM)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55429913Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerKaitlynn is back to promote her recently released book 'The Moment You're In'! We talk all about the genesis of the book, the structure, the creative process, what it's like being a 'first-time author' ....and MANY other topics! Find Kaitlynn's...
We talk all about the genesis of the book, the structure, the creative process, what it's like being a 'first-time author'

....and MANY other topics!


Find Kaitlynn's book:

https://a.co/d/b27Zbkb (AMAZON)

https://clearheaded.me/“the-moment-you’re-in (SIGNED COPY!)

www.mattWgardiner.bandcamp.com (SOUNDTRACK)

@the.moment.youre.in (INSTAGRAM)]]>3043alcoholfree,author,beherenow,firstbook,newbook,presence,sober,sobriety,wedorecoverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-do-recover-jayme-dunn--53801676Here is Part 2 of the Canada Day Double Feature:

Jayme MInor
Artist Music
Artist at AMAG Collective 🎙️
Founder of OktSOBERfest 🥳
Calgary FlamesTrumpetguy🎺
Proof you Can be Sober & FUN 🤩

➡️Check out my new music video ⬇️

youtu.be/Ub-0L6j6yYw https://www.instagram.com/jayme_minz/


https://www.instagram.com/jayme_minz/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53801676Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerHappy Canada Day🇨🇦 Here is Part 2 of the Canada Day Double Feature: Jayme MInor Artist Music Artist at AMAG Collective 🎙️ Founder of OktSOBERfest 🥳 Calgary FlamesTrumpetguy🎺 Proof you Can be Sober & FUN 🤩 ➡️Check out my new music video ⬇️...Here is Part 2 of the Canada Day Double Feature:

Jayme MInor
Artist Music
Artist at AMAG Collective 🎙️
Founder of OktSOBERfest 🥳
Calgary FlamesTrumpetguy🎺
Proof you Can be Sober & FUN 🤩

➡️Check out my new music video ⬇️

youtu.be/Ub-0L6j6yYw https://www.instagram.com/jayme_minz/


https://www.instagram.com/jayme_minz/]]>2053alcoholfree,recovery,sober,sobrietytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sub-zero-alex-orasuk--53801633Welcome to the Beyond Recovery Canada Day Double-Feature

Part 1:

Alex Orasuk
Digital creator
Canadian Content Creator🇨🇦
Currently livin' a 0% lifestyle 😎
“Stay Humble, Stay Sexy, Stay Safe“

SUB ZERO PODCAST IS OUT NOW 🎙️🤟


https://www.instagram.com/alexorasuk/

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-orasuk/episodes/WELCOME-TO-SUB-ZERO-e22edj8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53801633Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerHAPPY CANADA DAY! 🇨🇦 Welcome to the Beyond Recovery Canada Day Double-Feature Part 1: Alex Orasuk Digital creator Canadian Content Creator🇨🇦 Currently livin' a 0% lifestyle 😎 “Stay Humble, Stay Sexy, Stay Safe“ SUB ZERO PODCAST IS OUT NOW 🎙️🤟...Welcome to the Beyond Recovery Canada Day Double-Feature

Part 1:

Alex Orasuk
Digital creator
Canadian Content Creator🇨🇦
Currently livin' a 0% lifestyle 😎
“Stay Humble, Stay Sexy, Stay Safe“

SUB ZERO PODCAST IS OUT NOW 🎙️🤟


https://www.instagram.com/alexorasuk/

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-orasuk/episodes/WELCOME-TO-SUB-ZERO-e22edj8]]>24190%beer,alcoholfree,nonalc,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-moderation-adam-chin--54001037

Adam Chin began his human optimization journey twenty years ago working with and studying under sales and personal development author Jeffrey Gitomer.

During a decade of travelling, experimentation, research, and discovery, Adam co-created the Enlifted Language and Story model with co-creator Mark England.

His passion for exploration and learning is rivalled only by his desire to help people improve their lives by cutting out unnecessary drama and getting clear about what matters most to each and every one of us.


www.enlifted.me
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54001037Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner*Trigger warning: Adam is still drinking alcohol, on occasion. As he puts it: "Gradually building an understanding of alcohol, health, and redefining 'moderation'. " Adam Chin began his human optimization journey twenty years ago working with and...

Adam Chin began his human optimization journey twenty years ago working with and studying under sales and personal development author Jeffrey Gitomer.

During a decade of travelling, experimentation, research, and discovery, Adam co-created the Enlifted Language and Story model with co-creator Mark England.

His passion for exploration and learning is rivalled only by his desire to help people improve their lives by cutting out unnecessary drama and getting clear about what matters most to each and every one of us.


www.enlifted.me
]]>2489alcohol,moderation,optimization,selfdevelopmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sober-mountain-ryan-schmalz--53520758
After experiencing constant hangxiety and shame in my late 20s, I made a firm decision to quit drinking for good.

It wasn't an easy journey, as it took me multiple attempts to become sober. However, something finally clicked when I realized that I wanted to quit drinking more than anything else in the world.

Now, I aim to motivate and encourage those who are sober curious or trying to overcome addiction.
While I am willing to help anyone who is seeking sobriety, I am particularly passionate about assisting people in their 20s and 30s.

Unfortunately, our society often glorifies drinking as a symbol of coolness and sexiness.

However, my own experiences have taught me that it does the opposite.Choosing to be sober at a younger age has opened up numerous personal, professional, and spiritual opportunities for me.

My goal is to help people see that on the other side of addiction and alcoholism is where your true, most authentic self lies.
I hope to create a community where everyone can share their sober journey and inspire others to continue on their path towards sobriety.

Social Accounts:
Blog: sobermountain.com (work in progress)
IG: @thesobermountain
YT: The Sober Mountain]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53520758Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerMy name is Ryan Schmalz and I have faced alcohol addiction from a young age of 14. After experiencing constant hangxiety and shame in my late 20s, I made a firm decision to quit drinking for good. It wasn't an easy journey, as it took me multiple...
After experiencing constant hangxiety and shame in my late 20s, I made a firm decision to quit drinking for good.

It wasn't an easy journey, as it took me multiple attempts to become sober. However, something finally clicked when I realized that I wanted to quit drinking more than anything else in the world.

Now, I aim to motivate and encourage those who are sober curious or trying to overcome addiction.
While I am willing to help anyone who is seeking sobriety, I am particularly passionate about assisting people in their 20s and 30s.

Unfortunately, our society often glorifies drinking as a symbol of coolness and sexiness.

However, my own experiences have taught me that it does the opposite.Choosing to be sober at a younger age has opened up numerous personal, professional, and spiritual opportunities for me.

My goal is to help people see that on the other side of addiction and alcoholism is where your true, most authentic self lies.
I hope to create a community where everyone can share their sober journey and inspire others to continue on their path towards sobriety.

Social Accounts:
Blog: sobermountain.com (work in progress)
IG: @thesobermountain
YT: The Sober Mountain]]>2585alcoholfree,recovery,sober,sobrietytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wolf-you-feed-sophie-aghdami--53520529
Having grown up in Switzerland and the UK, Sophie now lives in Australia and works with clients worldwide. She's passionate about helping others strengthen and maintain long-term recovery and owns her own coaching practice, The Wolf You Feed.

During her prior 10+ year marketing career with world-class brands like the Royal Albert Hall in London, and Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant group in the UK, she held a number of senior leadership roles and an executive board position. Life in addiction became completely unmanageable and she embarked on her own recovery journey. After overcoming her own challenges with highly functioning addiction, Sophie uses her personal transformative experiences to help others encounter long term, rewarding personal growth and life satisfaction 'on the other side’ of addiction.

She knows from her own experience that it is possible to attain, and maintain, a life of meaning, purpose and joy after addiction.

Sophie is also the co-founder of From Here On; a coaching practice that offers specialised 1:1 coaching, in-person retreats, online programs, and post-rehab aftercare programs for professionals ready to find freedom from substance abuse and burnout.




https://fromhereon.com.au/
sophie@thewolfyoufeed.com
www.thewolfyoufeed.com
Instagram: the_wolfyoufeed


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53520529Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerSophie is an Addiction Recovery Coach and, separately, a Brand Strategist. Having grown up in Switzerland and the UK, Sophie now lives in Australia and works with clients worldwide. She's passionate about helping others strengthen and maintain...
Having grown up in Switzerland and the UK, Sophie now lives in Australia and works with clients worldwide. She's passionate about helping others strengthen and maintain long-term recovery and owns her own coaching practice, The Wolf You Feed.

During her prior 10+ year marketing career with world-class brands like the Royal Albert Hall in London, and Heston Blumenthal’s restaurant group in the UK, she held a number of senior leadership roles and an executive board position. Life in addiction became completely unmanageable and she embarked on her own recovery journey. After overcoming her own challenges with highly functioning addiction, Sophie uses her personal transformative experiences to help others encounter long term, rewarding personal growth and life satisfaction 'on the other side’ of addiction.

She knows from her own experience that it is possible to attain, and maintain, a life of meaning, purpose and joy after addiction.

Sophie is also the co-founder of From Here On; a coaching practice that offers specialised 1:1 coaching, in-person retreats, online programs, and post-rehab aftercare programs for professionals ready to find freedom from substance abuse and burnout.




https://fromhereon.com.au/
sophie@thewolfyoufeed.com
www.thewolfyoufeed.com
Instagram: the_wolfyoufeed


]]>2350alcoholfree,drugfree,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ebb-flow-integrations-beth-pennell--53520822
Beth is a heArtist and visionary, expressing her unique imprint through painting, writing, and exposing her truths through poetry.

She is attuned to Reiki I and II, and a certified Enlifted Coach - utilizing her skillset with energy healing and the Enlifted Coaching Method to bring full force and embodied healing and forward momentum to all who she works with.

If you’d like to explore more of what Beth has to offer, or if you’d simply like to connect - you can find her on Instagram @_earthborne_
or you can tune into her podcast on Spotify called Ebb & Flow Sessions - where she interviews and integrates with inspiring and like-hearted humans who have turned their pain into pure gold - their golden opportunities, and brightest gifts.

As Always, All Love ~ In All Ways

instagram @_earthborne_ Podcast on Spotify: Ebb & Flow Sessions]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53520822Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerBeth Ann is the head coach and founder of Ebb & Flow Integrations, a heart-entered business geared towards shining a light on our darkest stories, creating a launch pad of self-love and acceptance as we come together to celebrate all we have come...
Beth is a heArtist and visionary, expressing her unique imprint through painting, writing, and exposing her truths through poetry.

She is attuned to Reiki I and II, and a certified Enlifted Coach - utilizing her skillset with energy healing and the Enlifted Coaching Method to bring full force and embodied healing and forward momentum to all who she works with.

If you’d like to explore more of what Beth has to offer, or if you’d simply like to connect - you can find her on Instagram @_earthborne_
or you can tune into her podcast on Spotify called Ebb & Flow Sessions - where she interviews and integrates with inspiring and like-hearted humans who have turned their pain into pure gold - their golden opportunities, and brightest gifts.

As Always, All Love ~ In All Ways

instagram @_earthborne_ Podcast on Spotify: Ebb & Flow Sessions]]>2623alcoholfree,drugfree,mindset,recovery,sober,sobrietytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-sober-melissa-kelly-ph-d--53801373
Melissa works with high achievers who struggle with drinking by helping them change their relationship with alcohol without judgment or labels. She also founded the Sober Girls Ireland community that hosts virtual and in-person events for sober and sober-curious women in Ireland.

Melissa’s new podcast ‘Working Sober’ is the go-to show for high-achieving professionals who need practical tools on changing their drinking habits. This show also highlights the success stories of people who transformed their careers off the back of quitting drinking.

Melissa is also a professional speaker and provides keynotes on topics such as: The link between alcohol and success and limiting alcohol to boost productivity and well-being.


Tiktok: @melissakellyphd
Instagram: @melissakelly.phd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissakellyphd/
Website: www.melissakellyphd.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53801373Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerMelissa Kelly, Ph.D. is a psychology expert and sobriety coach for high achievers who want to quit drinking. After quitting drinking in 2020, Melissa completed her Ph.D. in consumer psychology and left academia to create her sobriety coaching...
Melissa works with high achievers who struggle with drinking by helping them change their relationship with alcohol without judgment or labels. She also founded the Sober Girls Ireland community that hosts virtual and in-person events for sober and sober-curious women in Ireland.

Melissa’s new podcast ‘Working Sober’ is the go-to show for high-achieving professionals who need practical tools on changing their drinking habits. This show also highlights the success stories of people who transformed their careers off the back of quitting drinking.

Melissa is also a professional speaker and provides keynotes on topics such as: The link between alcohol and success and limiting alcohol to boost productivity and well-being.


Tiktok: @melissakellyphd
Instagram: @melissakelly.phd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissakellyphd/
Website: www.melissakellyphd.com]]>2730alcoholfree,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reset-your-nervous-system-ryan-mcelvenny--53520436
Through this combination, he teaches from a place grounded in practicality and scientific/mechanical understanding.

Ryan has an obsession with transformation that will never end.
His greatest fascination is the plasticity of his experience, and he will forever be a student of human nature and the nature of this existence.

On a personal level, he enjoys learning, freediving, motorcycles, art, combat sports, singing & travel.

https://www.youtube.com/@nervoussystemreset https://www.instagram.com/transformationalryan/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53520436Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerRyan enjoys finding the parallels between the Ancient Eastern and the Modern Western perspectives, combining deep practice with what the latest science says. Through this combination, he teaches from a place grounded in practicality and...
Through this combination, he teaches from a place grounded in practicality and scientific/mechanical understanding.

Ryan has an obsession with transformation that will never end.
His greatest fascination is the plasticity of his experience, and he will forever be a student of human nature and the nature of this existence.

On a personal level, he enjoys learning, freediving, motorcycles, art, combat sports, singing & travel.

https://www.youtube.com/@nervoussystemreset https://www.instagram.com/transformationalryan/]]>3084anxiety,breath,breathe,breathwork,nervoussystem,stressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/expedition-recovery-ken-dunn--53801583
He hiked the entire Appalachian Trail (2193 miles) in 2020.
That experience was a catalyst for starting his business.


https://www.instagram.com/expeditionrecovery/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53801583Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerKen is a person in long-term recovery. As a recovery facilitator, he leans on his own experiences to guide others from sobriety to living their best lives. He hiked the entire Appalachian Trail (2193 miles) in 2020. That experience was a catalyst for...
He hiked the entire Appalachian Trail (2193 miles) in 2020.
That experience was a catalyst for starting his business.


https://www.instagram.com/expeditionrecovery/]]>2653alcoholfree,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inhabit-sean-pritchard--54001105Through Sean's own struggles with his mental health in college, he came across meditation and it changed his life.

From working in tech sales, coaching youth sports, and being a personal trainer - Sean has used these experiences and his trainings & certifications in wellness to create his own methodology called the INHABIT Method that brings together breathwork, mindfulness, visualization, exercise, and other holistic practices to help people feel and perform their best.


IG/TikTok/YouTube: @inhabitmindbodyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanpritchard10/
website: inhabitmindbody.com
INHABIT App: https://watch.inhabitmindbody.com/ (avail. on iOS and Android)
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54001105Tue, 30 May 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerSean Pritchard is the CEO and founder of INHABIT, a wellness and peak performance company based in New Jersey that serves education systems, businesses, and sports programs. Through Sean's own struggles with his mental health in college, he came...Through Sean's own struggles with his mental health in college, he came across meditation and it changed his life.

From working in tech sales, coaching youth sports, and being a personal trainer - Sean has used these experiences and his trainings & certifications in wellness to create his own methodology called the INHABIT Method that brings together breathwork, mindfulness, visualization, exercise, and other holistic practices to help people feel and perform their best.


IG/TikTok/YouTube: @inhabitmindbodyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanpritchard10/
website: inhabitmindbody.com
INHABIT App: https://watch.inhabitmindbody.com/ (avail. on iOS and Android)
]]>3437anxiety,breath,breathe,breathing,habits,healing,mindset,routinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retrain-the-brain-katie-potratz--53520504
She specializes in areas related to anxiety, trauma, self-worth, chronic pain, and disease.

Through deep subconscious reprogramming, she guides her clients on a journey of healing where they are able to release unprocessed emotion and reframe negative belief systems resulting in immediate, permanent changes.

Katie offers her services virtually and works with individuals from around the world.


www.katiepotratz.com
www.instagram.com/katiepotratz]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53520504Mon, 29 May 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerKatie is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Pain Reprocessing Therapist and soon to be Author. She specializes in areas related to anxiety, trauma, self-worth, chronic pain, and disease. Through deep subconscious reprogramming, she guides her...
She specializes in areas related to anxiety, trauma, self-worth, chronic pain, and disease.

Through deep subconscious reprogramming, she guides her clients on a journey of healing where they are able to release unprocessed emotion and reframe negative belief systems resulting in immediate, permanent changes.

Katie offers her services virtually and works with individuals from around the world.


www.katiepotratz.com
www.instagram.com/katiepotratz]]>2651brain,hypnotherapy,rootcause,subconscious,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindfulbodyexperience-jess-meister--53296156Sound healing came to her life at the end of 2019 and she knew within the first session that something shifted. Instant knowing that something massive shifted within the first session.

Since then she has become a Usui Reiki master and uses that within the sessions.
The alchemy crystal bowls are made out of the finest quartz crystal in the world.
With the purity of the crystals the bowls are made out of they are able to raise the vibration of those in attendance.
The vibrations of the bowls are a medicine tool that helps to promote self-healing.
Benefits include lowered blood pressure, relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, provides happiness and bliss.
This is backed by science.


@Jess_mindfulbodyexperience
https://www.mindfulbodyexperience.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53296156Mon, 22 May 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerJessica has been a sound practitioner since April of 2021 and is a practitioner with the Alchemy crystal singing bowls. Sound healing came to her life at the end of 2019 and she knew within the first session that something shifted. Instant knowing...Sound healing came to her life at the end of 2019 and she knew within the first session that something shifted. Instant knowing that something massive shifted within the first session.

Since then she has become a Usui Reiki master and uses that within the sessions.
The alchemy crystal bowls are made out of the finest quartz crystal in the world.
With the purity of the crystals the bowls are made out of they are able to raise the vibration of those in attendance.
The vibrations of the bowls are a medicine tool that helps to promote self-healing.
Benefits include lowered blood pressure, relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, provides happiness and bliss.
This is backed by science.


@Jess_mindfulbodyexperience
https://www.mindfulbodyexperience.com/]]>3889alchemy,awareness,careerpivot,costarica,healing,mindful,plantmedicine,soundhealing,soundtherapyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-life-emily-sandusky--52655099
Emily is a former Special Education teacher, author of Hope Triumphs ALL, co-author of Jumpstart Your ____ Vol III and has a holistic health and wellness business.

Emily is passionate about helping people level up their health and life so they can show up as their best and live life the way they want!

Emily lives in Colorado with her husband Ryan and identical twins Mason and Gryffin!"


IG emily.sandusky
EmilySanduskyBestLife.com


Book a call with Emily:
https://calendly.com/emilyyatskosandusky/call-with-emily-sandusky?month=2023-02

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52655099Mon, 15 May 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner"Emily Yatsko Sandusky is a 4x cancer survivor, graduate from Northwestern University with her degree in Human Development and Psychological Services and graduate from the University of Colorado with her Masters in Special Education. Emily is a...
Emily is a former Special Education teacher, author of Hope Triumphs ALL, co-author of Jumpstart Your ____ Vol III and has a holistic health and wellness business.

Emily is passionate about helping people level up their health and life so they can show up as their best and live life the way they want!

Emily lives in Colorado with her husband Ryan and identical twins Mason and Gryffin!"


IG emily.sandusky
EmilySanduskyBestLife.com


Book a call with Emily:
https://calendly.com/emilyyatskosandusky/call-with-emily-sandusky?month=2023-02

]]>2628cancer,cancersurvivor,coach,energy,health,holistic,money,survivorfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/expand-beyond-recovery-payton-kennedy--53238240
She is Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator (Institute for Creative Mindfulness) and creator of SHE RECOVERS Dance, a guided movement experience promoting self-awareness, body positivity, freedom, joy, and empowerment.

Payton is a certified Life & Professional Recovery Coach (IAPRC), a SHE RECOVERS Coach & Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, offering private 1:1 coaching and classes.
She has worked with the SHE RECOVERS Foundation for the past six years planning and producing events and retreats.

In 2022, Payton created Expand Beyond Recovery, a membership for recovering women featuring trauma-informed movement and curated and original content and activities, all offered within a new and specific theme each month.

Her purpose and bliss are expressed through guiding women seeking change and growth to a place of embracing their unique lived experiences and cultivating a resilient, joyful, and expansive recovery journey no matter what they are recovering from.


www.paytonkennedy.com
Paytonkennedy.com/meet-payton-kennedy
@expand.beyond.recovery

Here is the event👇Payton was talking about
https://sherecovers.org/chicago-event/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53238240Mon, 08 May 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerPayton Kennedy works with recovering women, providing inspiration and guidance to expand their recovery and create a life beyond their dreams. She is Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator (Institute for Creative Mindfulness) and creator of SHE RECOVERS...
She is Dancing Mindfulness Facilitator (Institute for Creative Mindfulness) and creator of SHE RECOVERS Dance, a guided movement experience promoting self-awareness, body positivity, freedom, joy, and empowerment.

Payton is a certified Life & Professional Recovery Coach (IAPRC), a SHE RECOVERS Coach & Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, offering private 1:1 coaching and classes.
She has worked with the SHE RECOVERS Foundation for the past six years planning and producing events and retreats.

In 2022, Payton created Expand Beyond Recovery, a membership for recovering women featuring trauma-informed movement and curated and original content and activities, all offered within a new and specific theme each month.

Her purpose and bliss are expressed through guiding women seeking change and growth to a place of embracing their unique lived experiences and cultivating a resilient, joyful, and expansive recovery journey no matter what they are recovering from.


www.paytonkennedy.com
Paytonkennedy.com/meet-payton-kennedy
@expand.beyond.recovery

Here is the event👇Payton was talking about
https://sherecovers.org/chicago-event/]]>2647alcoholfree,recovery,sober,soberlife,soberwomen,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sober-on-a-drunk-planet-sean-alexander--53238209
@Soberonadrunkplanet IG and FB]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53238209Mon, 01 May 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerSean is the author/publisher of the 'Sober on a Drunk Planet' book series. @Soberonadrunkplanet IG and FB
@Soberonadrunkplanet IG and FB]]>2797alcoholfree,author,drugfree,drunkplanet,mindset,recovery,sober,sobrietytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-curious-collin-meeves-part-2-2--52655090

"Are you a Dad who's stuck and burnt out in life? I will help you get clarity and direction to change that."

IG: @collin_meeves
Email: collin@coachcollin.com
Book a Connection Call: https://d8c4e1pwucl.typeform.com/to/wxtITYPV]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52655090Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner*THIS EPISODE HAS MORE TO DO WITH MINDSET, HABIT-CHANGING & COACHING THAN IT DOES ADDICTION. "Are you a Dad who's stuck and burnt out in life? I will help you get clarity and direction to change that." IG: @collin_meeves Email:...

"Are you a Dad who's stuck and burnt out in life? I will help you get clarity and direction to change that."

IG: @collin_meeves
Email: collin@coachcollin.com
Book a Connection Call: https://d8c4e1pwucl.typeform.com/to/wxtITYPV]]>2568coach,dad,father,mentalhealth,mindsettrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stay-curious-collin-meeves-part-1-2--52655050
"Are you a Dad who's stuck and burnt out in life? I will help you get clarity and direction to change that."

IG: @collin_meeves
Email: collin@coachcollin.com
Book a Connection Call: https://d8c4e1pwucl.typeform.com/to/wxtITYPV]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52655050Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerCoach Collin is back to talk about his sober-curious alcohol-free journey. "Are you a Dad who's stuck and burnt out in life? I will help you get clarity and direction to change that." IG: @collin_meeves Email: https://coachcollin.com Book a...
"Are you a Dad who's stuck and burnt out in life? I will help you get clarity and direction to change that."

IG: @collin_meeves
Email: collin@coachcollin.com
Book a Connection Call: https://d8c4e1pwucl.typeform.com/to/wxtITYPV]]>1358alcoholfree,ancestralhealing,coach,health,sobercurioustrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resilient-humans-kevin-wood--53238079He's helped people break old habits and build new ones.

Kevin shares his choice to go alcohol-free towards the end of the podcast!

Being a recent Enlifted graduate, he's also helping people create new stories for themselves.

You can catch him on the Resilient Humans podcast, with shows dropping every Monday.


https://redcircle.com/shows/resilient-humans
http://instagram.com/cfcoach_kevin
www.ifixyourmindset.com
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53238079Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerKevin is a 15-year CrossFit gym owner that has helped people with more than just fitness. He's helped people break old habits and build new ones. Kevin shares his choice to go alcohol-free towards the end of the podcast! Being a recent Enlifted...He's helped people break old habits and build new ones.

Kevin shares his choice to go alcohol-free towards the end of the podcast!

Being a recent Enlifted graduate, he's also helping people create new stories for themselves.

You can catch him on the Resilient Humans podcast, with shows dropping every Monday.


https://redcircle.com/shows/resilient-humans
http://instagram.com/cfcoach_kevin
www.ifixyourmindset.com
]]>2816alcoholfree,crossfit,gym,gymowner,health,mindset,resiliency,resilient,sober,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/invisible-woman-lauren-minear--52476848Lauren Minear, a singer/songwriter from upstate NY.

Lauren released her debut album, Invisible Woman, in October this year with a sold-out launch show at the Red Room in Manhattan.

The album explores womanhood and the role of a mother in the modern world. Lauren was inspired to make the album after having her second child just as the pandemic started and navigating the difficulties of motherhood/postpartum depression during that strange time.

Lauren's story is a fascinating one; raised in Nashville, graduated from Yale, worked in Finance in NY, trained as a psychotherapist, is a mother to 2 boys, now pursuing a career in music and building real momentum.

Another article: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/stars-making-a-social-impact-why-how-lauren-minear-is-helping-to-change-our-world-7f464d610423


✅ https://laurenminearmusic.com/
✅ https://laurenminear.lnk.to/invisible-womanLP
✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XJIcAZWSuYDyuoq-xc47w
✅ https://www.instagram.com/laurenminearmusic/?hl=en]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52476848Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt Gardinerhttps://t.sidekickopen01.com/s3t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7kv8bWHgsW4T_qld2zGCwVW8Jbw_864ktq6MQBs50RzvgvW2BgSp416gGBBf5f8w0L01?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4cKj294fLNpbW3ZSst_43T4P1W3K3p_33ZSzKTW3K722k3T1j-kW49hbmm4cKJsJW3zdT1F4cSm2MW43X55w49HSj5F4cQ9YJmLXp1&si=5631885089...Lauren Minear, a singer/songwriter from upstate NY.

Lauren released her debut album, Invisible Woman, in October this year with a sold-out launch show at the Red Room in Manhattan.

The album explores womanhood and the role of a mother in the modern world. Lauren was inspired to make the album after having her second child just as the pandemic started and navigating the difficulties of motherhood/postpartum depression during that strange time.

Lauren's story is a fascinating one; raised in Nashville, graduated from Yale, worked in Finance in NY, trained as a psychotherapist, is a mother to 2 boys, now pursuing a career in music and building real momentum.

Another article: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/stars-making-a-social-impact-why-how-lauren-minear-is-helping-to-change-our-world-7f464d610423


✅ https://laurenminearmusic.com/
✅ https://laurenminear.lnk.to/invisible-womanLP
✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XJIcAZWSuYDyuoq-xc47w
✅ https://www.instagram.com/laurenminearmusic/?hl=en]]>3059arttherapy,bodyimage,creative,depression,eatingdisorder,mentalhealth,musician,postpartumfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bigger-life-adventures-carrie-hoffman--52769897
She lives off the grid at her retreat center in Northern Arizona and also runs recovery and healing-based yoga and adventure retreats around the world.


www.biggerlifeadventures.com
www.instagram.com/biggerlifeadventures
www.tiktok.com/biggerlifeadventures]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52769897Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerCarrie is a traveller, outdoor adventurer, yoga teacher, and person in long-term recovery and proud of it. She lives off the grid at her retreat center in Northern Arizona and also runs recovery and healing-based yoga and adventure retreats around...
She lives off the grid at her retreat center in Northern Arizona and also runs recovery and healing-based yoga and adventure retreats around the world.


www.biggerlifeadventures.com
www.instagram.com/biggerlifeadventures
www.tiktok.com/biggerlifeadventures]]>3167adventure,alcoholfree,recovery,retreats,sober,sobriety,yogatrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swim-tuff-how-i-swam-my-way-out-of-the-bottle-ben-tuff--53296213He is one of six kids and has an identical twin brother named Chris. Ben’s sport of choice was soccer and he played competitively for Lovett and his club team keeping the Tuff family legacy alive by playing goalkeeper.
He attended Colby College where he met his now wife, Gretchen and treasured his times working at a sailing instructor and boat captain in the British Virgin Islands.
Instead of playing soccer, Ben enjoyed skiing and playing recreational soccer and taking part in the all the other recreational activities that come with the college experience.Between Jamestown and the BVI, Ben developed a lifelong appreciation for the ocean.

Ben is a lifelong educator and has had the privilege of working with hundreds of boarding students from across the world. Upon graduating from Colby, Ben became a teacher at two Junior Boarding Schools and two boarding high schools.
Caught up in the pressures of boarding school life, Ben found that his dependence on alcohol steadily increased to an addiction. In 2012, Ben made the life-altering decision to break free of the hold that the addiction to alcohol had on him.

After five weeks in the rehabilitation hospital Silver Hill, Ben was ready to head into the world without looking back.Despite not knowing how to swim, the sport of triathlon arrived quickly in his life.
After seven years of competitive triathlon, Ben made the switch to marathon swimming. Despite not being able to swim a single lap, Ben discovered that with a little time, energy, and dedication, he could improve his distance.
After many crossings from Newport, RI to Jamestown, RI on Save the Bay Swims, Ben throttled it up with the 12.5 Miles FKCC Swim Around Key West.

After that, he couldn’t stop and completed a 21-mile swim around Jamestown, a 19-mile swim from Block Island to Jamestown, and most recently swimming the length of Narragansett Bay by swimming 24 miles from Providence, RI to Jamestown, RI. Esteemed producer, Matt Corliss, chronicled Ben’s journey to sobriety and the parallels of his recent swim. The film, “Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle” is projected to be released Spring 2023.

For Ben, swimming has become an outlet where he processes life’s problems and appreciates the peace of moving in the water. Ben’s goal of making this movie and getting the message of addiction out to the world is to destigmatize the topic while giving hope to those who suffer or knows someone who suffers from addiction. When not giving speeches or screenings of the movie, Ben lives in Peru, Vermont with his wife Gretchen and two children, Wyatt and Maisie.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ieaYrqYuIFc
@ben.tuff
https://www.facebook.com/BenTuff?mibextid=LQQJ4d]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53296213Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerBen Tuff grew up splitting his time between Atlanta, GA and Jamestown, RI. He is one of six kids and has an identical twin brother named Chris. Ben’s sport of choice was soccer and he played competitively for Lovett and his club team keeping the Tuff...He is one of six kids and has an identical twin brother named Chris. Ben’s sport of choice was soccer and he played competitively for Lovett and his club team keeping the Tuff family legacy alive by playing goalkeeper.
He attended Colby College where he met his now wife, Gretchen and treasured his times working at a sailing instructor and boat captain in the British Virgin Islands.
Instead of playing soccer, Ben enjoyed skiing and playing recreational soccer and taking part in the all the other recreational activities that come with the college experience.Between Jamestown and the BVI, Ben developed a lifelong appreciation for the ocean.

Ben is a lifelong educator and has had the privilege of working with hundreds of boarding students from across the world. Upon graduating from Colby, Ben became a teacher at two Junior Boarding Schools and two boarding high schools.
Caught up in the pressures of boarding school life, Ben found that his dependence on alcohol steadily increased to an addiction. In 2012, Ben made the life-altering decision to break free of the hold that the addiction to alcohol had on him.

After five weeks in the rehabilitation hospital Silver Hill, Ben was ready to head into the world without looking back.Despite not knowing how to swim, the sport of triathlon arrived quickly in his life.
After seven years of competitive triathlon, Ben made the switch to marathon swimming. Despite not being able to swim a single lap, Ben discovered that with a little time, energy, and dedication, he could improve his distance.
After many crossings from Newport, RI to Jamestown, RI on Save the Bay Swims, Ben throttled it up with the 12.5 Miles FKCC Swim Around Key West.

After that, he couldn’t stop and completed a 21-mile swim around Jamestown, a 19-mile swim from Block Island to Jamestown, and most recently swimming the length of Narragansett Bay by swimming 24 miles from Providence, RI to Jamestown, RI. Esteemed producer, Matt Corliss, chronicled Ben’s journey to sobriety and the parallels of his recent swim. The film, “Swim Tuff: How I Swam my Way Out of the Bottle” is projected to be released Spring 2023.

For Ben, swimming has become an outlet where he processes life’s problems and appreciates the peace of moving in the water. Ben’s goal of making this movie and getting the message of addiction out to the world is to destigmatize the topic while giving hope to those who suffer or knows someone who suffers from addiction. When not giving speeches or screenings of the movie, Ben lives in Peru, Vermont with his wife Gretchen and two children, Wyatt and Maisie.


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ieaYrqYuIFc
@ben.tuff
https://www.facebook.com/BenTuff?mibextid=LQQJ4d]]>2719alcoholfree,documentary,recovery,sobriety,swimmingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freedom-from-alcohol-chris-shatek--52832082
t appeared he had it all but behind the scenes, he was unhappy and drinking more and more. Chris decided he needed a massive change in order to live the life he truly wanted, so he kicked alcohol to the curb and began his mission helping others do the same so they too could get the lives they desired.

He is now a sober life coach who helps high-functioning drinkers change their relationship with alcohol and reignite their lives.

He lives with his wife and 5-year-old daughter in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN.


Sobercoachchris.com
@sobercoachchris on IG & TikTok
Freedom From Alcohol - Facebook Group]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52832082Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerChris Shatek spent over two decades as a radio personality, in an industry where the partying and free drinks were flowing. I t appeared he had it all but behind the scenes, he was unhappy and drinking more and more. Chris decided he needed a massive...
t appeared he had it all but behind the scenes, he was unhappy and drinking more and more. Chris decided he needed a massive change in order to live the life he truly wanted, so he kicked alcohol to the curb and began his mission helping others do the same so they too could get the lives they desired.

He is now a sober life coach who helps high-functioning drinkers change their relationship with alcohol and reignite their lives.

He lives with his wife and 5-year-old daughter in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN.


Sobercoachchris.com
@sobercoachchris on IG & TikTok
Freedom From Alcohol - Facebook Group]]>2953alcoholfree,coach,fulfillment,lifecoach,service,sober,sobercurious,soberlife,sobrietytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reclaim-your-nervous-system-alyssa-caitlin--52769950
She helps others heal from relational trauma and attachment wounds by using a body-centred somatic approach.


Instagram: @thealyssacaitlin]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52769950Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerAlyssa is a Trauma-informed transformational mentor. She helps others heal from relational trauma and attachment wounds by using a body-centred somatic approach. Instagram: @thealyssacaitlin
She helps others heal from relational trauma and attachment wounds by using a body-centred somatic approach.


Instagram: @thealyssacaitlin]]>2942alcoholfree,breathwork,dorsal,drugfree,fightorflight,healing,nervoussystem,ptsd,restanddigest,sober,sobriety,soma,traumatrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bamboozled-ken-middleton--52587208"You have a better version of yourself waiting to be released!”

Ken Makimsy Middleton believes there’s EXTRAORDINARY inside all of us and alcohol prevents that person from ever existing.

For so many of us growing up, we were only warned of the dangers of drinking by one simple standard: Don’t become an alcoholic.

That was it. As long as you did not fall over into that category of being someone who needed to attend AA meetings or rehab, then you were pretty much okay. What this didn’t account for was all the people who were imbibing alcohol on a consistent basis who just weren’t reaching their full potential because of it.

This book is written as a public service announcement to all of those people. Its purpose is to educate the reader on all the ways alcohol holds us back in life of which we aren’t aware and how our lives can be so much better if we are willing to give alcohol-consciousness (the awareness of this truth and daily decision-making related to it) a chance.

Come embark on this journey and learn all the things you never knew about alcohol and then make the decision of whether you’ll attempt a life of alcohol-consciousness or continue to be Bamboozled.


✅ https://www.instagram.com/kenmmiddleton/
✅ https://linktr.ee/kenmmiddleton]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52587208Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner"You have a better version of yourself waiting to be released!” Ken Makimsy Middleton believes there’s EXTRAORDINARY inside all of us and alcohol prevents that person from ever existing. For so many of us growing up, we were only warned of the..."You have a better version of yourself waiting to be released!”

Ken Makimsy Middleton believes there’s EXTRAORDINARY inside all of us and alcohol prevents that person from ever existing.

For so many of us growing up, we were only warned of the dangers of drinking by one simple standard: Don’t become an alcoholic.

That was it. As long as you did not fall over into that category of being someone who needed to attend AA meetings or rehab, then you were pretty much okay. What this didn’t account for was all the people who were imbibing alcohol on a consistent basis who just weren’t reaching their full potential because of it.

This book is written as a public service announcement to all of those people. Its purpose is to educate the reader on all the ways alcohol holds us back in life of which we aren’t aware and how our lives can be so much better if we are willing to give alcohol-consciousness (the awareness of this truth and daily decision-making related to it) a chance.

Come embark on this journey and learn all the things you never knew about alcohol and then make the decision of whether you’ll attempt a life of alcohol-consciousness or continue to be Bamboozled.


✅ https://www.instagram.com/kenmmiddleton/
✅ https://linktr.ee/kenmmiddleton]]>2673alcoholfree,bamboozled,quitlit,recovery,sober,sobriety,sobrietybooktrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-human-herd-beth-anstandig--52457571
She’s trained thousands of CEOs, managers, and teams from companies, universities, and nonprofits, helping them tap into their Natural Leadership to live, lead and work with genuine connection.

Beth is the author of The Human Herd: Awakening Our Natural Leadership (April 2022, Morgan James Publishing; paperback; 9781631956935). She has been featured in global media including BBC World Service and PBS.

Beth lives on her California ranch with her family and an expanding community of animal herds.


✅ https://www.thecircleupexperience.com/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/thecircleupexperience
✅ https://www.instagram.com/thecircleupexperience
✅ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanstandig992861132/%C2%A0]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52457571Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerFor more than 25 years, licensed psychotherapist and lifelong cowgirl Beth Anstandig has worked with human herds providing leadership, corporate culture, and well-being programs through The Circle Up Experience. She’s trained thousands of CEOs,...
She’s trained thousands of CEOs, managers, and teams from companies, universities, and nonprofits, helping them tap into their Natural Leadership to live, lead and work with genuine connection.

Beth is the author of The Human Herd: Awakening Our Natural Leadership (April 2022, Morgan James Publishing; paperback; 9781631956935). She has been featured in global media including BBC World Service and PBS.

Beth lives on her California ranch with her family and an expanding community of animal herds.


✅ https://www.thecircleupexperience.com/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/thecircleupexperience
✅ https://www.instagram.com/thecircleupexperience
✅ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanstandig992861132/%C2%A0]]>4456alcoholfree,aligned,artist,balanced,cowgirl,horses,imagination,integrated,nature,poet,recovery,sober,sobriety,therapyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recovered-on-purpose-adam-vibe-gunton--52804399
His story of addiction and recovery has reached millions of people worldwide and his vision for this community rising up together to end addiction is what keeps his energy and fire for life growing.

Before dedicating his life to this mission full time, he broke sales records in two door-to-door industries and built a multimillion dollar business-to-consumer marketing company with a team of twenty three employees in three states.

Adam believes this cause is God’s Purpose for his life and left the corporate ladder to help build a world impacting community at Recovered On Purpose.


https://RecoveredOnPurpose.com

https://Facebook.com/recoveredonpurpose

https://youtube.com/recoveredonpurpose]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52804399Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerAdam Vibe Gunton is the founder of Recovered On Purpose and author of From Chains To Saved. His story of addiction and recovery has reached millions of people worldwide and his vision for this community rising up together to end addiction is what...
His story of addiction and recovery has reached millions of people worldwide and his vision for this community rising up together to end addiction is what keeps his energy and fire for life growing.

Before dedicating his life to this mission full time, he broke sales records in two door-to-door industries and built a multimillion dollar business-to-consumer marketing company with a team of twenty three employees in three states.

Adam believes this cause is God’s Purpose for his life and left the corporate ladder to help build a world impacting community at Recovered On Purpose.


https://RecoveredOnPurpose.com

https://Facebook.com/recoveredonpurpose

https://youtube.com/recoveredonpurpose]]>2361alcoholfree,drugfree,god,jesus,purpose,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/authentic-recovery-sherry-sutton-didi-marketing-collective--52395666She works with female-led businesses who are ready for some serious growth, but aren’t sure where to find new customers.

Her company, Didi Marketing Collective, donates 5% of their revenue to non-profits worldwide that support women's entrepreneurship and economic independence.

When she’s not doing yoga or watching Stranger Things with her family, she’s a nerd who loves school. She has a Masters in Leadership and Communications from Seton Hall University, an exec-MBA from Rutgers University, and Digital Marketing Certification from Yale University.

Sherry is based in Frisco, Texas where she lives with her husband, son, and 120 pound Great Dane. She’s a step mom to two and grandmother to one. She is a regular fixture in the DFW 12-step scene.


✅ https://didi.marketing/
✅ https://www.instagram.com/didi.marketing.collective/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52395666Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerSherry Sutton is a marketing mentor, small business cheerleader, photographer, mom, yogini, and recovery warrior. She works with female-led businesses who are ready for some serious growth, but aren’t sure where to find new customers. Her company,...She works with female-led businesses who are ready for some serious growth, but aren’t sure where to find new customers.

Her company, Didi Marketing Collective, donates 5% of their revenue to non-profits worldwide that support women's entrepreneurship and economic independence.

When she’s not doing yoga or watching Stranger Things with her family, she’s a nerd who loves school. She has a Masters in Leadership and Communications from Seton Hall University, an exec-MBA from Rutgers University, and Digital Marketing Certification from Yale University.

Sherry is based in Frisco, Texas where she lives with her husband, son, and 120 pound Great Dane. She’s a step mom to two and grandmother to one. She is a regular fixture in the DFW 12-step scene.


✅ https://didi.marketing/
✅ https://www.instagram.com/didi.marketing.collective/]]>3393alcoholfree,entrepreneur,marketing,recoveringoutloud,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/see-fit-living-sam-lander--52395647I don’t know if she would say this, but I would definitely say she’s not your health practitioner.
‍
Sam used Functional Diagnostic Nutrition to heal herself from allergies, food sensitivities, hormonal imbalances, and parasites.
She’s also founder of SeeFit Living where she coaches people back to optimal health when they just can’t quite put their finger on why they feel bad.
She helps educate people about health, diet, stress reduction, rest, and proper supplementation to identify the root cause of why they can't perform at their A game.
She has been on over 20 podcast educating people through her own personal journey and education. She is an influencer on social media using that platform to help people learn about health and top products to add into your daily life to optimize your health.
She is one of the most authentic and REAL woman I have met."

✅ IG seefitliving
✅ fb samantha lander or see fit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52395647Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner"Samantha Lander, or Sam for short. Has had quit the journey and continues to create more chapters in that journey. She Is a St. Louis, MO-based single mom, recovering addict, prison survivor, personal trainer, functional diagnostic nutritionist, DJs,...I don’t know if she would say this, but I would definitely say she’s not your health practitioner.
‍
Sam used Functional Diagnostic Nutrition to heal herself from allergies, food sensitivities, hormonal imbalances, and parasites.
She’s also founder of SeeFit Living where she coaches people back to optimal health when they just can’t quite put their finger on why they feel bad.
She helps educate people about health, diet, stress reduction, rest, and proper supplementation to identify the root cause of why they can't perform at their A game.
She has been on over 20 podcast educating people through her own personal journey and education. She is an influencer on social media using that platform to help people learn about health and top products to add into your daily life to optimize your health.
She is one of the most authentic and REAL woman I have met."

✅ IG seefitliving
✅ fb samantha lander or see fit]]>2464alcoholfree,health,recovery,sober,sobriety,wellnesstrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wholesome-rebel-wellness-starlyn-haneman--52394341I am a wellness coach that helps moms deal with the overwhelm in their life so they can stop numbing out and begin thriving.
Three years ago, I realized that alcohol was causing my anxiety and ruining my life.
I went on a journey of finding healthy and sustainable ways to cope.

My passion is helping other women to do the same so they can live the life they were meant to."


✅www.wholesomerebelwellness.com
✅ IG @wholesome_rebel_wellness]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52394341Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner"Hi, I'm Starlyn Haneman. I am a wellness coach that helps moms deal with the overwhelm in their life so they can stop numbing out and begin thriving. Three years ago, I realized that alcohol was causing my anxiety and ruining my life. I went on a...I am a wellness coach that helps moms deal with the overwhelm in their life so they can stop numbing out and begin thriving.
Three years ago, I realized that alcohol was causing my anxiety and ruining my life.
I went on a journey of finding healthy and sustainable ways to cope.

My passion is helping other women to do the same so they can live the life they were meant to."


✅www.wholesomerebelwellness.com
✅ IG @wholesome_rebel_wellness]]>3220addiction,alcoholfree,health,recovery,sober,sobriety,wellnessfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nature-s-warehouse-daniel-laudon--52336636
Daniel and his team are a very generous resource for all things to do with food & nutrition.

Daniel has a team of 20 people ready to give free information if you call:
✅ 1 (800) 215 4372

"My name is Daniel Laudon from Millersburg, Ohio.
I am an Entrepreneur, Food enthusiast and also the CEO of a company called Nature’s Warehouse. I am a believer in natural resources and supplements.
My company is dedicated to promoting natural health.
We specialize in providing resources for mothers, fathers and individuals to make their own informed decisions about their health and the health of their families."

✅ website – www.natureswarehouse.net *
(* sign up for Daniel's newsletter on this site)
✅ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-laudon-91243241/
✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danlaudon/
✅ Twitter: https://twitter.com/livinghealthyhq?lang=en
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivinghealthyHQ/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52336636Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerThis is a great conversation about being aware of what you are fuelling your body with, and taking your power back in regard to your nutrition. Daniel and his team are a very generous resource for all things to do with food & nutrition. Daniel...
Daniel and his team are a very generous resource for all things to do with food & nutrition.

Daniel has a team of 20 people ready to give free information if you call:
✅ 1 (800) 215 4372

"My name is Daniel Laudon from Millersburg, Ohio.
I am an Entrepreneur, Food enthusiast and also the CEO of a company called Nature’s Warehouse. I am a believer in natural resources and supplements.
My company is dedicated to promoting natural health.
We specialize in providing resources for mothers, fathers and individuals to make their own informed decisions about their health and the health of their families."

✅ website – www.natureswarehouse.net *
(* sign up for Daniel's newsletter on this site)
✅ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-laudon-91243241/
✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danlaudon/
✅ Twitter: https://twitter.com/livinghealthyhq?lang=en
✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivinghealthyHQ/]]>2584farmer,farmersmarket,farms,grownyourownfood,health,healthy,holistic,homesteading,non-gmo,nutrition,organicfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-dry-sean-robinson--52336287He lives with his wife and three children in Belleville, Ontario.

Going Dry: My Path to Overcoming Habitual Drinking is his first book.


✅ https://seanrobinson.ca/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086376760527]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52336287Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerSean Robinson is thirty-eight years old, works in the construction industry and is also a volunteer firefighter. He lives with his wife and three children in Belleville, Ontario. Going Dry: My Path to Overcoming Habitual Drinking is his first book....He lives with his wife and three children in Belleville, Ontario.

Going Dry: My Path to Overcoming Habitual Drinking is his first book.


✅ https://seanrobinson.ca/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086376760527]]>3076alcoholfree,dryjanuary,goingdry,recovery,sober,sobriety,stopdrinkingtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-year-sober-kaitlynn-mika--52476858Kaitlynn Mika is back on the show!

We are recording one day removed from her 1 Year Sober/Alcohol-free Bday (that date is Jan 16th, 2022).

This conversation is great for anyone who is early in their journey.

...AND is great for anyone else that is at any stage in their Recovery Journey.


Topics:

• Uneasiness during the weekend leading up to the 1 Year mark
• Many narratives that came into her mind, including one of pride and one of diminishment
• Allowing
• Embodiment (the connection of heart and mind)
• Plans/intentions for Year 2
• The word 'Expression'
• The word 'Manipulation'
• Breath
• Storytelling
• A powerful visual that came to her during a meditation

Congrats, Kaitlynn!!!


✅ clearheaded.me
✅ https://www.instagram.com/clearheaded_kaitlynn/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52476858Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerKaitlynn Mika is back on the show! We are recording one day removed from her 1 Year Sober/Alcohol-free Bday (that date is Jan 16th, 2022). This conversation is great for anyone who is early in their journey. ...AND is great for anyone else that is...Kaitlynn Mika is back on the show!

We are recording one day removed from her 1 Year Sober/Alcohol-free Bday (that date is Jan 16th, 2022).

This conversation is great for anyone who is early in their journey.

...AND is great for anyone else that is at any stage in their Recovery Journey.


Topics:

• Uneasiness during the weekend leading up to the 1 Year mark
• Many narratives that came into her mind, including one of pride and one of diminishment
• Allowing
• Embodiment (the connection of heart and mind)
• Plans/intentions for Year 2
• The word 'Expression'
• The word 'Manipulation'
• Breath
• Storytelling
• A powerful visual that came to her during a meditation

Congrats, Kaitlynn!!!


✅ clearheaded.me
✅ https://www.instagram.com/clearheaded_kaitlynn/
]]>33141year,alcoholfree,breath,breathe,clearheaded,presentmoment,recovery,reflections,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highly-optimized-ryan-sprague--51974889
He is also the host of the “Highly Optimized” Podcast, the “This One Time On Psychedelics” podcast & is the co-creator of the “Connect With Cannabis” program.

Ryan’s mission in life is helping his fellow brothers & sisters become empowered in their experience of being alive through 1 on 1 men’s coaching, plant medicine integration coaching & retreat experiences.

Connect with him on IG @therealryansprague & @highly.optimized for all the ways he can guide you in becoming the most empowered version of yourself, starting today.

🔥 Download the free “Conscious Cannabis Guide” here: https://www.highlyoptimized.me/CCGuide


✅ @therealryansprague
✅ @highly.optimized
✅ Highlyoptimized.me
✅ The Highly Optimized Podcast
✅ This One Time On Psychedelics Podcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51974889Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerRyan is the founder & co-owner of Highly Optimized. Highly Optimized is a company dedicated to helping its clients transform & become the conscious leaders the world is patiently awaiting. He is also the host of the “Highly Optimized”...
He is also the host of the “Highly Optimized” Podcast, the “This One Time On Psychedelics” podcast & is the co-creator of the “Connect With Cannabis” program.

Ryan’s mission in life is helping his fellow brothers & sisters become empowered in their experience of being alive through 1 on 1 men’s coaching, plant medicine integration coaching & retreat experiences.

Connect with him on IG @therealryansprague & @highly.optimized for all the ways he can guide you in becoming the most empowered version of yourself, starting today.

🔥 Download the free “Conscious Cannabis Guide” here: https://www.highlyoptimized.me/CCGuide


✅ @therealryansprague
✅ @highly.optimized
✅ Highlyoptimized.me
✅ The Highly Optimized Podcast
✅ This One Time On Psychedelics Podcast]]>3114af,alcoholfree,cannabis,integration,intention,microdose,plantmedicine,recovery,sober,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-host-matt-gardiner--52436741
I'd like to thank all the listeners & watchers!

Due to the ever-growing audience, (thank you so much btw) I decided to re-post this episode, which was technically Episode 0.

This was originally posted back on April 8th, 2022...which just so happened to be my 3-Year Sober Bday.


Here is the previous show notes:

"Hello everyone!
I come to you on my 3 Year Alcohol-Free Bday!

It has been quite the journey over the past 40 years of my life. I am here to share with you the highs and the lows of my recovery, and beyond!

I am very excited to see where this podcast goes...I already have some great guests booked for the coming weeks.

Find me 👀
https://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555"]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52436741Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:49:28 +0000Matt GardinerWe are coming up on 10 months on the air for 'Beyond Recovery'. I'd like to thank all the listeners & watchers! Due to the ever-growing audience, (thank you so much btw) I decided to re-post this episode, which was technically Episode 0. This...
I'd like to thank all the listeners & watchers!

Due to the ever-growing audience, (thank you so much btw) I decided to re-post this episode, which was technically Episode 0.

This was originally posted back on April 8th, 2022...which just so happened to be my 3-Year Sober Bday.


Here is the previous show notes:

"Hello everyone!
I come to you on my 3 Year Alcohol-Free Bday!

It has been quite the journey over the past 40 years of my life. I am here to share with you the highs and the lows of my recovery, and beyond!

I am very excited to see where this podcast goes...I already have some great guests booked for the coming weeks.

Find me 👀
https://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555"]]>3918addiction,alcoholfree,alcoholism,healing,integration,recovery,sober,soberlife,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-limitless-man-simon-caruso--51313790
Simon Caruso is a podcaster, coach, and speaker in the area of transition, assisting people in transitioning from mundane and unrewarding lives to one in alignment with their core values and purpose.

A first-generation Australian born to Italian migrants, Simon experienced a cultural upbringing based on strong family connections and a solid work ethic as essential ingredients to a successful life. He inherited these beliefs throughout his childhood and had a strong desire to live up to these expectations and make his parents proud.

Having completed high school without a clear direction, he enrolled in University to fulfill his parents' wishes – by taking advantage of an opportunity they were never afforded in receiving a quality education, getting himself a good job, and ultimately earning good money in a specialized career.

Having dropped out of University after 2 years, he began his career in the telecommunications industry and over the past 20 years has experienced various roles in different industries. His constant feelings of dissatisfaction and unfulfillment led him on a journey of self-development, where he has invested $100,000 and 10,000 hours over the past 6 years to discover how to find his own niche and has ultimately developed a strong passion for educating others on how to do the same.

✅ www.facebook.com/simon.caruso
✅ soundcloud.com/thelimitlessman

To book a Discovery Call with Simon:
calendly.com/simonscaruso]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51313790Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner*Trigger Warning: Simon discusses his new relationship with alcohol, which includes him being able to drink a few glasses of wine on the weekends. Simon Caruso is a podcaster, coach, and speaker in the area of transition, assisting people in...
Simon Caruso is a podcaster, coach, and speaker in the area of transition, assisting people in transitioning from mundane and unrewarding lives to one in alignment with their core values and purpose.

A first-generation Australian born to Italian migrants, Simon experienced a cultural upbringing based on strong family connections and a solid work ethic as essential ingredients to a successful life. He inherited these beliefs throughout his childhood and had a strong desire to live up to these expectations and make his parents proud.

Having completed high school without a clear direction, he enrolled in University to fulfill his parents' wishes – by taking advantage of an opportunity they were never afforded in receiving a quality education, getting himself a good job, and ultimately earning good money in a specialized career.

Having dropped out of University after 2 years, he began his career in the telecommunications industry and over the past 20 years has experienced various roles in different industries. His constant feelings of dissatisfaction and unfulfillment led him on a journey of self-development, where he has invested $100,000 and 10,000 hours over the past 6 years to discover how to find his own niche and has ultimately developed a strong passion for educating others on how to do the same.

✅ www.facebook.com/simon.caruso
✅ soundcloud.com/thelimitlessman

To book a Discovery Call with Simon:
calendly.com/simonscaruso]]>2651addiction,coaching,habits,harmreduction,limitless,mentalhealth,recovery,selfimprovementtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intoxicating-lies-meg-geisewite--52336245
In Meg’s debut book, Intoxicating Lies, Meg flips the script of silence in the mommy wine culture and the five most intoxicating lies we tell ourselves about alcohol.

Meg resides in Delaware with her husband and two teenage children. Her family has been her rock throughout her alcohol-free journey. You can often find Meg enjoying nature on the beautiful biking trails of Delaware.

✅ Intoxicatinglies.com *
✅ @intoxicatingliesbook

*pre-order your copy of 'Intoxicating Lies' and receive an autographed copy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52336245Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerMeg is an ordinary mom who found herself trapped in the mommy wine culture. She began her sober-curious journey in November of 2019 where her love of science led her to discover the real truth about alcohol and its seductive lies.As a truth-teller,...
In Meg’s debut book, Intoxicating Lies, Meg flips the script of silence in the mommy wine culture and the five most intoxicating lies we tell ourselves about alcohol.

Meg resides in Delaware with her husband and two teenage children. Her family has been her rock throughout her alcohol-free journey. You can often find Meg enjoying nature on the beautiful biking trails of Delaware.

✅ Intoxicatinglies.com *
✅ @intoxicatingliesbook

*pre-order your copy of 'Intoxicating Lies' and receive an autographed copy!]]>3461author,drinkingculture,grayareadrinking,intoxicating,lies,mommywine,recovery,sober,sobriety,storiestrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wood-and-spirit-matthew-morrisson--51817260
Matthew Morrisson is very open & thoughtful about his own mental health issues (anxiety and depression) over the years, and the shifts he has made to get to a healthier place.

Matt was raised to have a curiosity about life and has always found himself interested in a wide variety of things. He spent much of his 20s and 30s going where the winds of life took him, including stints in food service, finance, land surveying, sales, and the Army. For the last 10 years, he has been in the software industry, where he spent most of it training customers and becoming passionate about having an impact on others.

In 2015, he had his own spiritual awakening moment while reading a book he thought he would hate and his life changed course. Since that time, he has developed a passion for learning more about himself, and learning to love who he finds, while empowering others to discover their own greatness.

Matt is open about his struggles with mental health and believes that the key to thriving with these struggles in your life is to shine a light on them. In 2016, he discovered woodworking helps him manage many of those issues and now spends a lot of his free time in his workshop.

Matt is passionate about changing the way he looks at things, and in turn, watching the things he looks at change.

✅ https://www.tiktok.com/@woodandspirit/
✅ https://crazy-day.captivate.fm/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51817260Mon, 02 Jan 2023 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerHAPPY 2023! Matthew Morrisson is very open & thoughtful about his own mental health issues (anxiety and depression) over the years, and the shifts he has made to get to a healthier place. Matt was raised to have a curiosity about life and has...
Matthew Morrisson is very open & thoughtful about his own mental health issues (anxiety and depression) over the years, and the shifts he has made to get to a healthier place.

Matt was raised to have a curiosity about life and has always found himself interested in a wide variety of things. He spent much of his 20s and 30s going where the winds of life took him, including stints in food service, finance, land surveying, sales, and the Army. For the last 10 years, he has been in the software industry, where he spent most of it training customers and becoming passionate about having an impact on others.

In 2015, he had his own spiritual awakening moment while reading a book he thought he would hate and his life changed course. Since that time, he has developed a passion for learning more about himself, and learning to love who he finds, while empowering others to discover their own greatness.

Matt is open about his struggles with mental health and believes that the key to thriving with these struggles in your life is to shine a light on them. In 2016, he discovered woodworking helps him manage many of those issues and now spends a lot of his free time in his workshop.

Matt is passionate about changing the way he looks at things, and in turn, watching the things he looks at change.

✅ https://www.tiktok.com/@woodandspirit/
✅ https://crazy-day.captivate.fm/]]>3286anxiety,depression,mensmentalhealth,mentalhealth,selfimprovement,shift,waynedyerfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loving-life-kelly-evans--51974723She is the co-host of the LAF Life Podcast.

About Kelly: Free Spirit. Proud mama of 3 boys. Yogi. Nature lover. Travel addict. Dream chaser. Business builder. Lifelong learner.

Pivotal AF Moment: The brutal hangovers and the self-loathing finally got to me. My inner voice got LOUD. I knew I was not living my best life. I knew I was made for more. I knew I could set a better example for my kids. I knew I was dying inside.

The best thing about being AF: Loving myself. Loving Life. Living life to the fullest and showing up as my full, best self for me and the people I love.


✅ LAF Life Facebook community @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/laflife
✅ LAF Life Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/laflifepodcast
✅ Kelly's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kelly__evans__/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51974723Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerWelcome fellow Canadian🇨🇦, Kelly Evans! She is the co-host of the LAF Life Podcast. About Kelly: Free Spirit. Proud mama of 3 boys. Yogi. Nature lover. Travel addict. Dream chaser. Business builder. Lifelong learner. Pivotal AF Moment: The...She is the co-host of the LAF Life Podcast.

About Kelly: Free Spirit. Proud mama of 3 boys. Yogi. Nature lover. Travel addict. Dream chaser. Business builder. Lifelong learner.

Pivotal AF Moment: The brutal hangovers and the self-loathing finally got to me. My inner voice got LOUD. I knew I was not living my best life. I knew I was made for more. I knew I could set a better example for my kids. I knew I was dying inside.

The best thing about being AF: Loving myself. Loving Life. Living life to the fullest and showing up as my full, best self for me and the people I love.


✅ LAF Life Facebook community @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/laflife
✅ LAF Life Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/laflifepodcast
✅ Kelly's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kelly__evans__/]]>3135alcoholfree,energy,healing,recovery,reiki,sober,sobriety,yogatrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-house-addiction-recovery-centre-kim-angie--52188248
We talk about the Programs available, the intake process, the dynamics of the interpersonal relations at the location, how important the environment plays in recovery, and how to donate to this wonderful non-profit organization.

Even if you don't live in the Edmonton area, you will get a lot out of this episode.
There is more than likely a Recovery Centre in your area and this will provide some broad-strokes insight into that subject.

**Watch for a collaboration between 'Our House' and 'Living Beyond: Victims of Addiction' in February 2023.


"We envision a community where fewer people suffer from addictions."

Find 'Our House' online:
✅ https://ourhouseedmonton.com/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/OurHouseAddiction
✅ https://www.instagram.com/ourhouseedmonton/
✅ https://www.linkedin.com/company/our-house-edmonton/?originalSubdomain=ca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52188248Mon, 26 Dec 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerKim and Angie join me today to talk about 'Our House', which is an Addiction Recovery Centre here in Edmonton, Canada. We talk about the Programs available, the intake process, the dynamics of the interpersonal relations at the location, how...
We talk about the Programs available, the intake process, the dynamics of the interpersonal relations at the location, how important the environment plays in recovery, and how to donate to this wonderful non-profit organization.

Even if you don't live in the Edmonton area, you will get a lot out of this episode.
There is more than likely a Recovery Centre in your area and this will provide some broad-strokes insight into that subject.

**Watch for a collaboration between 'Our House' and 'Living Beyond: Victims of Addiction' in February 2023.


"We envision a community where fewer people suffer from addictions."

Find 'Our House' online:
✅ https://ourhouseedmonton.com/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/OurHouseAddiction
✅ https://www.instagram.com/ourhouseedmonton/
✅ https://www.linkedin.com/company/our-house-edmonton/?originalSubdomain=ca]]>2691addiction,holistic,mensmentalhealth,mentalhealth,nonprofit,recovery,recoveryhouse,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-go-and-know-marianne-mcguire--51408930She guides people to experience the sweet relief of finally living from who they REALLY are; to discover their purpose, and unlock their power and expression, so that they can live the creative, connected and fulfilled life they were born to live, without always seeking, trying to fix themselves, over-giving, or being in anxiety or doubt.

Marianne has a gift for seeing beyond a person's conditioning/personality, to the beautiful truth of who they REALLY are. Her work comes from a direct experience of "being" Awareness. She had this profound spiritual experience when she was six years of age, when she received certain fundamental universal truths about reality and who we really are.

The essence of this experience, this pure information is facilitating her mission: to nudge you into remembrance of the magnificence of who you really are, so that you can stand in your own power and express your Truth, and live from freedom, ease, peace, and joy, be yourself, and live the life you were born to live: your Deeper Destiny.

(Marianne's work goes towards providing a home for forgotten horses at her sanctuary: Free to Be Horse Sanctuary).

Marianne’s site: www.LetGoAndKnow.com

Marianne’s email: info@LetGoAndKnow.com

Marianne’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0942GPS3Y

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marianne.mcguire.90

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh5xyu2AOOy7V-dBDBhN7WA]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51408930Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerMarianne McGuire is the creator of Let Go and Know®: How to Let Go of Struggle and Know Who You Really Are. She guides people to experience the sweet relief of finally living from who they REALLY are; to discover their purpose, and unlock their...She guides people to experience the sweet relief of finally living from who they REALLY are; to discover their purpose, and unlock their power and expression, so that they can live the creative, connected and fulfilled life they were born to live, without always seeking, trying to fix themselves, over-giving, or being in anxiety or doubt.

Marianne has a gift for seeing beyond a person's conditioning/personality, to the beautiful truth of who they REALLY are. Her work comes from a direct experience of "being" Awareness. She had this profound spiritual experience when she was six years of age, when she received certain fundamental universal truths about reality and who we really are.

The essence of this experience, this pure information is facilitating her mission: to nudge you into remembrance of the magnificence of who you really are, so that you can stand in your own power and express your Truth, and live from freedom, ease, peace, and joy, be yourself, and live the life you were born to live: your Deeper Destiny.

(Marianne's work goes towards providing a home for forgotten horses at her sanctuary: Free to Be Horse Sanctuary).

Marianne’s site: www.LetGoAndKnow.com

Marianne’s email: info@LetGoAndKnow.com

Marianne’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0942GPS3Y

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marianne.mcguire.90

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh5xyu2AOOy7V-dBDBhN7WA]]>4345addiction,creativity,ego,expansion,intuition,recovery,resistance,sober,sobriety,soundhealingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adventures-in-sobriety-roger-davies--51600226This interview is incredible...

"I am Roger Davies and welcome to my Adventure blog – here you will find information about me and my Journey of Recovery from Crime, Addiction and Cancer to Wild Adventures.

On New Year’s Day 2020, I found myself standing in our hallway before two Guinness World Records with ‘Roger Davies’ inscribed on them. Every story has a beginning: mine started at the age of ten, when a surgeon told me I was disabled, never to enjoy physical activities again.

Over time there have been many challenges and demons to fight in my ‘interesting’ roller coaster ride of a life. Through necessity and chance, from a violent criminal and alcoholic, I evolved into an entrepreneur, honorary eccentric, charity worker in Africa and an adventurer. More than half a century later, at the tender age of 71, on Mount Everest, I played in the two highest games of rugby in history, and entered the record books. I relish unusual experiences, from hard core expeditions, pulling my sled over some of the most desolate terrain on the planet, trekking 650 km from Resolute Bay in Canada to the North Pole, to the altitude problems of the world’s highest trek, in the Himalayas, and the fearsome heat of the Sahara. And then there are the extreme rowing challenges, including the brutal and, sadly, ultimately tragic world-record attempt to row across the violent, uncompromising North Atlantic in the world’s toughest rowing race.

I like to think I have done all this with commitment, humour and unbridled enthusiasm. And I only achieved all this by remaining clean and sober, one day at a time, since 2 February 1981. As I have grown older, travelled more and become somewhat better informed, I have come to truly appreciate that time is my most precious resource. I accept that I am trekking, a day at a time, through life – just this once! I choose not to waste the adventure!

Then, at 9.30 a.m. on 29 October 2020, I was given the diagnosis: I had the big C …


And now begins possibly the most challenging and important journey of my life and one which, and I say this with humility, I intend to tackle using the life skills I have acquired in my career as an adventurer. Blessed am I to have the help and support of my wife, close friends, colleagues and an incredible medical team.

As a cancer survivor, I was encouraged to paddle a single kayak across the English Channel from Dungeness, UK to Boulogne, France on 3 August 2021, celebrating six months, to the day, since my last chemotherapy cycle, and on 8 October kayaked the return journey. I smashed it both ways!

While this is my story of transformation, I hope that others (maybe you) will read it and understand that there is no limitation to what human beings can achieve. If there is a message to this book it’s that I’m just an ordinary guy who went out and did extraordinary things."


✅ www.rogerdavies.me.uk]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51600226Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerRoger epitomizes what I am trying to illustrate here on 'Beyond Recovery'! This interview is incredible... "I am Roger Davies and welcome to my Adventure blog – here you will find information about me and my Journey of Recovery from Crime,...This interview is incredible...

"I am Roger Davies and welcome to my Adventure blog – here you will find information about me and my Journey of Recovery from Crime, Addiction and Cancer to Wild Adventures.

On New Year’s Day 2020, I found myself standing in our hallway before two Guinness World Records with ‘Roger Davies’ inscribed on them. Every story has a beginning: mine started at the age of ten, when a surgeon told me I was disabled, never to enjoy physical activities again.

Over time there have been many challenges and demons to fight in my ‘interesting’ roller coaster ride of a life. Through necessity and chance, from a violent criminal and alcoholic, I evolved into an entrepreneur, honorary eccentric, charity worker in Africa and an adventurer. More than half a century later, at the tender age of 71, on Mount Everest, I played in the two highest games of rugby in history, and entered the record books. I relish unusual experiences, from hard core expeditions, pulling my sled over some of the most desolate terrain on the planet, trekking 650 km from Resolute Bay in Canada to the North Pole, to the altitude problems of the world’s highest trek, in the Himalayas, and the fearsome heat of the Sahara. And then there are the extreme rowing challenges, including the brutal and, sadly, ultimately tragic world-record attempt to row across the violent, uncompromising North Atlantic in the world’s toughest rowing race.

I like to think I have done all this with commitment, humour and unbridled enthusiasm. And I only achieved all this by remaining clean and sober, one day at a time, since 2 February 1981. As I have grown older, travelled more and become somewhat better informed, I have come to truly appreciate that time is my most precious resource. I accept that I am trekking, a day at a time, through life – just this once! I choose not to waste the adventure!

Then, at 9.30 a.m. on 29 October 2020, I was given the diagnosis: I had the big C …


And now begins possibly the most challenging and important journey of my life and one which, and I say this with humility, I intend to tackle using the life skills I have acquired in my career as an adventurer. Blessed am I to have the help and support of my wife, close friends, colleagues and an incredible medical team.

As a cancer survivor, I was encouraged to paddle a single kayak across the English Channel from Dungeness, UK to Boulogne, France on 3 August 2021, celebrating six months, to the day, since my last chemotherapy cycle, and on 8 October kayaked the return journey. I smashed it both ways!

While this is my story of transformation, I hope that others (maybe you) will read it and understand that there is no limitation to what human beings can achieve. If there is a message to this book it’s that I’m just an ordinary guy who went out and did extraordinary things."


✅ www.rogerdavies.me.uk]]>3196addiction,adventure,alcoholfree,motivation,onestepatatime,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-life-to-the-fullest-rich-hill-rk-athletics--51816274
**If you are specifically interested in those parts, we start talking about them around 25min into the episode.

Before we get into that, we meet Rich:

"Rich - Owner of RK Athletics - has been in the personal training business for the last 11+ years helping people reach their goals of dropping body fat, building muscle, and getting rid of aches/pains so they can live life to the fullest"

✅ rkathletics.ca
✅ https://linktr.ee/RK_Athletics]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51816274Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:55:02 +0000Matt GardinerPersonal Trainer & Pro Wrestler Rich comes on the show today to talk about surviving through the upcoming holiday season AND setting goals that will stick into the New Year. **If you are specifically interested in those parts, we start talking...
**If you are specifically interested in those parts, we start talking about them around 25min into the episode.

Before we get into that, we meet Rich:

"Rich - Owner of RK Athletics - has been in the personal training business for the last 11+ years helping people reach their goals of dropping body fat, building muscle, and getting rid of aches/pains so they can live life to the fullest"

✅ rkathletics.ca
✅ https://linktr.ee/RK_Athletics]]>2589gym,holidayseason,newyearsresolutions,personaltrainer,selfimprovement,strength,workoutfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chaos-to-clarity-marci-hopkins--51603963

Wake Up with Marci is a motivational talk show which airs on CBS-owned WLNY-TV 10/55 in the Tri-State area, streams on Fubio and Hulu Live at 10 am on Saturdays, Sundays on ABC Palm Springs, CBS Idaho Falls and Fridays on CBS Los Angeles, along with all podcast platforms.

Wake Up is a talk show filled with inspiration and empowerment. Marci shares stories of triumph and transformation to spread hope and encouragement for her viewers. The show often features celebrity inspiration and industry leaders that are set to help educate the audience and provide resources that's meant to motivate viewers to put their lives into action. Wake Up is all about figuring out how to grow and live our happiest lives!

Marci has candid conversations with her guests and her mission is simple: She’s committed to changing lives as an authority on recovery, as well as spreading hope and happiness. She amplifies the stories and voices of others. “My guests are living proof that it is possible to heal and that difficult situations do not have to define us...I hope viewers find strength and purpose through these stories". Marci herself has a testimony which is why this show is such a passion project for her... She is a survivor of sexual abuse and just recently celebrated seven years of sobriety.

As a native of Texas, Marci started her career at Fox Cable Group, where she served in multiple roles and quickly climbed the corporate ladder which led to her ultimately becoming the Director of On-Air Promotions for the FX Network in Los Angeles.

When Marci’s not hosting her show, the mother-of-two devotes much of her time to giving back to her community. Marci supports the Kumali Organization and other orphanages in Uganda, Africa. Since she began her fundraising efforts, one of the ministries she's worked with has been able to buy land and build a home for the native children. Marci is also on the board of the YWCA, which is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA helps women and children through Healing Space with an emphasis on helping those that were sexually assaulted.

Marci has also helped to open a safe haven for women and children in New Jersey through her interview and support of Access Family Services where she was awarded for her support. She has also been honoured as 2021 TOP 25 LEADING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS by Leading Women Entrepreneurs, and has received the Women’s Achievement Award from The New Jersey State Federation Women’s Club, as well as being honoured by the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge at their Whiskers and Tails Dinner and Casino Night.

Marci has been named a top influencer in New Jersey by 201 Magazine, featured on; ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, Yahoo, CBS New York; Parade, Celebrity Parents, Medium Magazine, PEOPLE en Espanol; Latina Magazine; News 12 NJ; 201 Magazine, New Jersey Family Magazine, Hollywood Times, The Bergen Record, BOLD Global and other leading outlets."


✅ @officialwakeupwithmarci_
✅ www.wakeupwithmarci.com
✅ https://a.co/d/fVb9pZu Chaos to Clarity on Amazon]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51603963Mon, 12 Dec 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner"MARCI HOPKINS is an award-winning TV Personality, host and creator of the Telly Award Winning Television Talk Show, Wake Up with Marci, a Recovery Expert on Fox, CBS, NBC and ABC and the author of ‘Chaos to Clarity: Seeing The Signs and Breaking The...

Wake Up with Marci is a motivational talk show which airs on CBS-owned WLNY-TV 10/55 in the Tri-State area, streams on Fubio and Hulu Live at 10 am on Saturdays, Sundays on ABC Palm Springs, CBS Idaho Falls and Fridays on CBS Los Angeles, along with all podcast platforms.

Wake Up is a talk show filled with inspiration and empowerment. Marci shares stories of triumph and transformation to spread hope and encouragement for her viewers. The show often features celebrity inspiration and industry leaders that are set to help educate the audience and provide resources that's meant to motivate viewers to put their lives into action. Wake Up is all about figuring out how to grow and live our happiest lives!

Marci has candid conversations with her guests and her mission is simple: She’s committed to changing lives as an authority on recovery, as well as spreading hope and happiness. She amplifies the stories and voices of others. “My guests are living proof that it is possible to heal and that difficult situations do not have to define us...I hope viewers find strength and purpose through these stories". Marci herself has a testimony which is why this show is such a passion project for her... She is a survivor of sexual abuse and just recently celebrated seven years of sobriety.

As a native of Texas, Marci started her career at Fox Cable Group, where she served in multiple roles and quickly climbed the corporate ladder which led to her ultimately becoming the Director of On-Air Promotions for the FX Network in Los Angeles.

When Marci’s not hosting her show, the mother-of-two devotes much of her time to giving back to her community. Marci supports the Kumali Organization and other orphanages in Uganda, Africa. Since she began her fundraising efforts, one of the ministries she's worked with has been able to buy land and build a home for the native children. Marci is also on the board of the YWCA, which is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA helps women and children through Healing Space with an emphasis on helping those that were sexually assaulted.

Marci has also helped to open a safe haven for women and children in New Jersey through her interview and support of Access Family Services where she was awarded for her support. She has also been honoured as 2021 TOP 25 LEADING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS by Leading Women Entrepreneurs, and has received the Women’s Achievement Award from The New Jersey State Federation Women’s Club, as well as being honoured by the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge at their Whiskers and Tails Dinner and Casino Night.

Marci has been named a top influencer in New Jersey by 201 Magazine, featured on; ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, Yahoo, CBS New York; Parade, Celebrity Parents, Medium Magazine, PEOPLE en Espanol; Latina Magazine; News 12 NJ; 201 Magazine, New Jersey Family Magazine, Hollywood Times, The Bergen Record, BOLD Global and other leading outlets."


✅ @officialwakeupwithmarci_
✅ www.wakeupwithmarci.com
✅ https://a.co/d/fVb9pZu Chaos to Clarity on Amazon]]>3130addiction,alcoholfree,highfrequency,manifestation,mentalhealth,recovery,signs,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/empower2recover-jay-barnard--51603934​
Our organization is dedicated to creating powerful and meaningful conversations around solutions to this devastating crisis through our Empower 2 Recover events."

✅ www.empower2recover.com
✅ www.hyperecoverycoach.com

✅ @hyperecovery @empower2recover (Facebook)
✅ @hyperecoverycoaching @empower2recover @therecoverycouple (Instagram)
✅ @chefrecoveryhype @empower2recover (TikTok)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51603934Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner"Our mission is simple: To remove barriers to recovery for anyone seeking help and to find solutions to deal with the problem of addiction, not just the symptom. ​ Our organization is dedicated to creating powerful and meaningful conversations...​
Our organization is dedicated to creating powerful and meaningful conversations around solutions to this devastating crisis through our Empower 2 Recover events."

✅ www.empower2recover.com
✅ www.hyperecoverycoach.com

✅ @hyperecovery @empower2recover (Facebook)
✅ @hyperecoverycoaching @empower2recover @therecoverycouple (Instagram)
✅ @chefrecoveryhype @empower2recover (TikTok)]]>3057addiction,alcoholfree,drugfree,mentalhealth,mindset,recovery,sober,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-care-libertina-grande--51974811
We talk about her origins in drinking, and when alcohol took a turn in her life...and what she did to get herself to a better place!

Libertina works in the Adult Industry, where drugs & alcohol can be very present.

CONGRATS ON 2 YEARS, LIBERTINA!

✅ https://www.instagram.com/libertinagrande/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51974811Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerLibertina will be celebrating her 2 years sober this December 6th. We talk about her origins in drinking, and when alcohol took a turn in her life...and what she did to get herself to a better place! Libertina works in the Adult Industry, where...
We talk about her origins in drinking, and when alcohol took a turn in her life...and what she did to get herself to a better place!

Libertina works in the Adult Industry, where drugs & alcohol can be very present.

CONGRATS ON 2 YEARS, LIBERTINA!

✅ https://www.instagram.com/libertinagrande/]]>2051af,alcoholfree,holistic,recovery,sober,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-aligned-lifestyle-collin-meeves--51531694He helps Husbands and Fathers get rid of distractions and overwhelm in their life while reclaiming their time and energy.

✅ IG: @collin_meeves
✅ Email: collin@coachcollin.com
✅ Book a Discovery Call: https://d8c4e1pwucl.typeform.com/to/wxtITYPV]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51531694Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerCollin is a Husband, Father and Lifestyle and Health Coach. He helps Husbands and Fathers get rid of distractions and overwhelm in their life while reclaiming their time and energy. ✅ IG: @collin_meeves ✅ Email: collin@coachcollin.com ✅ Book a...He helps Husbands and Fathers get rid of distractions and overwhelm in their life while reclaiming their time and energy.

✅ IG: @collin_meeves
✅ Email: collin@coachcollin.com
✅ Book a Discovery Call: https://d8c4e1pwucl.typeform.com/to/wxtITYPV]]>3395alcoholfree,alignment,authenticity,coach,habits,health,successtrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/change-your-story-change-your-life-ronny-leber--51492725As a keynote speaker, Ronny loves to motivate his listeners, fill them with momentum, and provide magic moments that enhance team-building skills and peak performance. He specializes in working with high-level individuals to create their legacy and multiply their impact by helping them build an emotional bridge to their audience and create raving fans.

https://www.ronnyleber.com/en/
https://www.ronnyleber.com/en/blog
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnyleber
https://www.instagram.com/ronnyleber
https://www.facebook.com/ronnyleber]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51492725Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerRonny Leber is a well-renowned keynote speaker, stadium host, and legacy coach from Austria who has entertained 5 million people, live, and worldwide at major sporting events, corporate events, and seminars. Since 2021 Ronny has been for more than...As a keynote speaker, Ronny loves to motivate his listeners, fill them with momentum, and provide magic moments that enhance team-building skills and peak performance. He specializes in working with high-level individuals to create their legacy and multiply their impact by helping them build an emotional bridge to their audience and create raving fans.

https://www.ronnyleber.com/en/
https://www.ronnyleber.com/en/blog
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronnyleber
https://www.instagram.com/ronnyleber
https://www.facebook.com/ronnyleber]]>3141action,addiction,belief,clarity,comeback,focus,fulfillment,legacy,meaning,motivation,recovery,storytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-complete-man-purdeep-sangha--51480546
He is widely known as “The Strategist For Businessmen” and teaches men how to become THE COMPLETE MAN. His personal mission is to help men grow their businesses massively, increase their personal fulfillment in life and improve their relationships with their wife and kids. He is the founder behind the movement of men becoming mindful alpha males. Men who experience complete victory and have it all! Purdeep knows exactly how tough it can be to balance a successful business with a happy family. After studying and working with some of the most successful men around the globe, Purdeep shows men the neuroscience behind performing in all areas of their life.

The Complete Man Podcast: http://completemanpodcast.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/purdeepsangha/

Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/purdeep.sangha

Facebook Business Page: https://facebook.com/thepurdeepsangha

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purdeepsangha/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PurdeepSangha

***For listeners of BR:
Use the promo code VICTORY75 and get 75% off the audiobook & book combination.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51480546Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:50:01 +0000Matt GardinerPurdeep Sangha is the world’s leader in Complete Strategic Advising. He is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, speaker and podcaster. He is widely known as “The Strategist For Businessmen” and teaches men how to become THE COMPLETE MAN. His...
He is widely known as “The Strategist For Businessmen” and teaches men how to become THE COMPLETE MAN. His personal mission is to help men grow their businesses massively, increase their personal fulfillment in life and improve their relationships with their wife and kids. He is the founder behind the movement of men becoming mindful alpha males. Men who experience complete victory and have it all! Purdeep knows exactly how tough it can be to balance a successful business with a happy family. After studying and working with some of the most successful men around the globe, Purdeep shows men the neuroscience behind performing in all areas of their life.

The Complete Man Podcast: http://completemanpodcast.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/purdeepsangha/

Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/purdeep.sangha

Facebook Business Page: https://facebook.com/thepurdeepsangha

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purdeepsangha/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PurdeepSangha

***For listeners of BR:
Use the promo code VICTORY75 and get 75% off the audiobook & book combination.]]>3499alcoholfree,alcoholism,authenticity,breath,business,complete,ego,family,identity,meditation,mindfulness,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-value-of-adventure-matt-gallo--51480315
Sobriety & Recovery has been an adventure for me, I imagine the same can be said for you?

Adventure is a definite recurring theme of this podcast (hence the cover art being what it is).

Matt G and I have very dynamic conversations; he is one of my favourite guests!

Matt Gallo:
"I’m a lifelong adventure seeker on a mission to empower leaders to live a fulfilling life".

✅ mysummit.academy
✅ @summitceo (IG/TikTok)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51480315Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner"The Difference between an Adventure and an Ordeal is Your Attitude". Sobriety & Recovery has been an adventure for me, I imagine the same can be said for you? Adventure is a definite recurring theme of this podcast (hence the cover art being...
Sobriety & Recovery has been an adventure for me, I imagine the same can be said for you?

Adventure is a definite recurring theme of this podcast (hence the cover art being what it is).

Matt G and I have very dynamic conversations; he is one of my favourite guests!

Matt Gallo:
"I’m a lifelong adventure seeker on a mission to empower leaders to live a fulfilling life".

✅ mysummit.academy
✅ @summitceo (IG/TikTok)]]>3937adventure,authenticity,ego,leadership,music,performance,perspective,victimmentality,wordsmattertrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-strive-method-lee-davy--51457355Lee Davy is the man you go to when you want more than sobriety."
1. www.thestrivemethod.com
2. https://www.instagram.com/thestrivemethod/
3. https://www.tiktok.com/@thestrivemethod
4. The 1000 Days Sober Podcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51457355Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner"Lee is considered the #1 expert when it comes to becoming someone that doesn’t drink alcohol and using that momentum to build beautiful relationships with oneself, others and the universe. Lee Davy is the man you go to when you want more than...Lee Davy is the man you go to when you want more than sobriety."
1. www.thestrivemethod.com
2. https://www.instagram.com/thestrivemethod/
3. https://www.tiktok.com/@thestrivemethod
4. The 1000 Days Sober Podcast]]>3104alcoholfree,alcoholism,mindset,recovery,selfimprovement,sober,sobriety,strivetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-leaves-recovery-tricia-parido--51312990She is a Nationally Certified Life Coach, an International Master Addictions Specialist, and a Professional Life Interventionist with a Psych Degree in Process Behavioral and Chemical Addiction who loves to help change lives! As a Master Life Interventionist, Tricia is ever committed to serving her clients worldwide to find the emotional intelligence they need to conquer their life challenges.
As an active business owner of a thriving coaching practice, Turning Leaves® Recovery, Life, and Wellness Coaching, with courses seated in evidence-based practices, she not only teaches her clients how to live the life they desire, how to evolve, and “live free”, but she also teaches those that aspire to become professional coaches how to do so, passionately, and professionally.

✅ https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciaparido/
✅ https://www.turningleavesrecovery.com/
✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFPDsRN_ugB7Ll23pT5i6IQ
✅ https://www.instagram.com/iamtriciaparido/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/tricia.parido/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/turningleavesrecovery2015/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51312990Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerTricia Parido is a Recovery Lifestyle Enthusiast, Speaker, and Writer. She is a Nationally Certified Life Coach, an International Master Addictions Specialist, and a Professional Life Interventionist with a Psych Degree in Process Behavioral and...She is a Nationally Certified Life Coach, an International Master Addictions Specialist, and a Professional Life Interventionist with a Psych Degree in Process Behavioral and Chemical Addiction who loves to help change lives! As a Master Life Interventionist, Tricia is ever committed to serving her clients worldwide to find the emotional intelligence they need to conquer their life challenges.
As an active business owner of a thriving coaching practice, Turning Leaves® Recovery, Life, and Wellness Coaching, with courses seated in evidence-based practices, she not only teaches her clients how to live the life they desire, how to evolve, and “live free”, but she also teaches those that aspire to become professional coaches how to do so, passionately, and professionally.

✅ https://www.linkedin.com/in/triciaparido/
✅ https://www.turningleavesrecovery.com/
✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFPDsRN_ugB7Ll23pT5i6IQ
✅ https://www.instagram.com/iamtriciaparido/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/tricia.parido/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/turningleavesrecovery2015/]]>3046addiction,alcoholfree,drugfree,mentalhealth,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-can-never-drink-again--51842867#ODAAT

Find the course online:
✅ https://www.udemy.com/course/recovery-roadmap-sobriety-toolbox/

The complete Program:
✅www.recoveryroadmap.me]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51842867Sat, 12 Nov 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerRecovery Roadmap: 'Sobriety Toolbox': Lesson 1 #ODAAT Find the course online: ✅ https://www.udemy.com/course/recovery-roadmap-sobriety-toolbox/ The complete Program: ✅www.recoveryroadmap.me#ODAAT

Find the course online:
✅ https://www.udemy.com/course/recovery-roadmap-sobriety-toolbox/

The complete Program:
✅www.recoveryroadmap.me]]>403af,alcoholfree,odaat,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-edge-of-shattered-kim-kearns--51816327
Find the book here 👇 👀
✅ https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Shattered-Experience-Discovering-Sobriety/dp/1957917105

Kim is a published author. She is a wife to an incredible husband and a mother to three beautiful children. She currently lives in Needham, Massachusetts. She continues to tell her story of sobriety and inspire others every day on her blog and Instagram account. Kim co-hosts the podcast The Weekend Sober and is a writer for the Webby Award-winning narrative podcast F*cking Sober: The First 90 Days. Writing has always been an escape for Kim, even as a little girl. Being able to express herself in words and getting lost in her imagination has served as a source of comfort to her as far back as she can remember.

CONGRATS, KIM!!!

✅ www.kimberlykearns.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51816327Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:55:02 +0000Matt GardinerKim is back on the show to promote her book, "On the Edge of Shattered", which came out this past November 1st! Find the book here 👇 👀 ✅ https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Shattered-Experience-Discovering-Sobriety/dp/1957917105 Kim is a published...
Find the book here 👇 👀
✅ https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Shattered-Experience-Discovering-Sobriety/dp/1957917105

Kim is a published author. She is a wife to an incredible husband and a mother to three beautiful children. She currently lives in Needham, Massachusetts. She continues to tell her story of sobriety and inspire others every day on her blog and Instagram account. Kim co-hosts the podcast The Weekend Sober and is a writer for the Webby Award-winning narrative podcast F*cking Sober: The First 90 Days. Writing has always been an escape for Kim, even as a little girl. Being able to express herself in words and getting lost in her imagination has served as a source of comfort to her as far back as she can remember.

CONGRATS, KIM!!!

✅ www.kimberlykearns.com]]>2576alcoholfree,askforhelp,author,bookrelease,mentalhealth,recoveringoutloud,recovery,sober,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-my-mess-into-my-message-dora-gosselin-host-of-soberoso--51312438
She walked away from 30 years of drinking and drugging and is on a mission to share her passion for recovery by turning her mess into her message and talking about addiction, alcoholism and mental health issues with no more shame.

✅ https://www.soberoso.com/
✅ https://www.instagram.com/soberoso/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51312438Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerDora Gosselin is the driving force behind the brand and podcast Soberoso which was launched during a global pandemic during a very trying time for addicts who do not deal well with isolation. She walked away from 30 years of drinking and drugging...
She walked away from 30 years of drinking and drugging and is on a mission to share her passion for recovery by turning her mess into her message and talking about addiction, alcoholism and mental health issues with no more shame.

✅ https://www.soberoso.com/
✅ https://www.instagram.com/soberoso/]]>2906addiction,alcoholfree,drugfree,mentalhealth,recovery,sober,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breathyoga-adrian-cox--51271813I am so happy to have had him on the show.

"Adrian Cox is a native of Seattle, USA. He been teaching yoga since 1999, and founded the Yoga Elements school of yoga in Bangkok. Yoga Elements was one of the first yoga centers in Thailand and during it’s 18 years of operation, it garnered a highly esteemed reputation for quality. It was described as “Easily Bangkok’s best studio” by Travel and Leisure (25 Top Yoga Studios Around the World) and as “Bangkok’s most inspiring place to study yoga” by Bangkok Post (reader choice awards). He has taught workshops, and trainings worldwide, and was featured at the Yoga Journal conferences in Moscow and Bangkok in 2008, 2009, and 2010. He is certified as a Breathing Behavior Analyst (Dr. Peter Litchfield), a GRIT Breathwork Trainer (Viola Edward), an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher Trainer and a multi-certified trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis. You can connect with him through his site breathyoga.org where he publishes online courses for learning breathwork in its myriad of forms."

✅ breathyoga.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51271813Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerAdrian is my instructor for the breathwork certification program I took! I am so happy to have had him on the show. "Adrian Cox is a native of Seattle, USA. He been teaching yoga since 1999, and founded the Yoga Elements school of yoga in...I am so happy to have had him on the show.

"Adrian Cox is a native of Seattle, USA. He been teaching yoga since 1999, and founded the Yoga Elements school of yoga in Bangkok. Yoga Elements was one of the first yoga centers in Thailand and during it’s 18 years of operation, it garnered a highly esteemed reputation for quality. It was described as “Easily Bangkok’s best studio” by Travel and Leisure (25 Top Yoga Studios Around the World) and as “Bangkok’s most inspiring place to study yoga” by Bangkok Post (reader choice awards). He has taught workshops, and trainings worldwide, and was featured at the Yoga Journal conferences in Moscow and Bangkok in 2008, 2009, and 2010. He is certified as a Breathing Behavior Analyst (Dr. Peter Litchfield), a GRIT Breathwork Trainer (Viola Edward), an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher Trainer and a multi-certified trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis. You can connect with him through his site breathyoga.org where he publishes online courses for learning breathwork in its myriad of forms."

✅ breathyoga.org]]>2396addiction,breath,breathe,breathetoheal,breathwork,drugfree,recovery,sober,sobriety,yogatrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-recovery-lifestyle-andre-viel--51271432
Andre was on top of the world (seemingly) until his life took a turn that led him down a life of gangs, addiction and suicidal thoughts. One morning he decided he couldn't keep going as he was and asked for help.

Sometime later, after meeting his true self in rehab, Andre followed the 'omens' and his intuition around the world to learn about the subject of recovery.

Andre grew up a "people-pleaser" - a trait he was able to harness and convert into a much healthier approach to helping people, only after he helps himself first!

A lot of great info on this episode! Andre has a great way of explaining the nuances of recovery, as well as family dynamics and how meditation helped him find his best self.

Recovery means regaining your power of decision.

Great interview, I hope you guys enjoy it!


Find Andre online :


✅ www.therecoverylifestyle.ca


✅ www.facebook.com/andre.vi.96


✅ www.facebook.com/hoperecoverycoaching/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51271432Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:15:01 +0000Matt GardinerAndre Viel joins the show today to talk about his unique set of life circumstances that led him into a career as a Recovery Coach, Family Recovery Coach and Certified Interventionist. Andre was on top of the world (seemingly) until his life took a...
Andre was on top of the world (seemingly) until his life took a turn that led him down a life of gangs, addiction and suicidal thoughts. One morning he decided he couldn't keep going as he was and asked for help.

Sometime later, after meeting his true self in rehab, Andre followed the 'omens' and his intuition around the world to learn about the subject of recovery.

Andre grew up a "people-pleaser" - a trait he was able to harness and convert into a much healthier approach to helping people, only after he helps himself first!

A lot of great info on this episode! Andre has a great way of explaining the nuances of recovery, as well as family dynamics and how meditation helped him find his best self.

Recovery means regaining your power of decision.

Great interview, I hope you guys enjoy it!


Find Andre online :


✅ www.therecoverylifestyle.ca


✅ www.facebook.com/andre.vi.96


✅ www.facebook.com/hoperecoverycoaching/]]>3392addiction,alcoholfree,drugfree,recovery,redemption,sober,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bee-magic-bogdan-chugunov-ceo-of-bee-magic-health-republic--51234125After it was surgically removed in 2005 my life has turned upside-down.
I changed my business from employment agency to natural supplements distributor and functional foods importer.

Later, I became a brand owner and brought several natural remedies to the USA from around the globe under my own brand names: "Bee Magic" and "Health Republic".

I do believe such remedies directly or indirectly prevent human mutated cells to convert into cancerous.
I've learned a lot about Manuka Honey (I visited New Zealand and became a US distributor in 2014), and now I know how to identify real Manuka honey from fake.
(my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo7IYRuFhkGiOUxvNz4kfw tells you a little what I mean).

I can tell the audience about common tricks nowadays mass Manuka honey manufacturers use to keep their brand “competitive” in the US market and why FDA does not control the "Manuka honey"."

This is an AMAZINGLY informative episode that covers a lot of the health benefits of Manuka Honey, as well as some overview conversations about holistic health in general!

✅ www.beemagicusa.com
✅ @Manuka Honey Guru (YouTube)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51234125Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner"As a cancer survivor, I passed through a lot. After it was surgically removed in 2005 my life has turned upside-down. I changed my business from employment agency to natural supplements distributor and functional foods importer. Later, I...After it was surgically removed in 2005 my life has turned upside-down.
I changed my business from employment agency to natural supplements distributor and functional foods importer.

Later, I became a brand owner and brought several natural remedies to the USA from around the globe under my own brand names: "Bee Magic" and "Health Republic".

I do believe such remedies directly or indirectly prevent human mutated cells to convert into cancerous.
I've learned a lot about Manuka Honey (I visited New Zealand and became a US distributor in 2014), and now I know how to identify real Manuka honey from fake.
(my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIo7IYRuFhkGiOUxvNz4kfw tells you a little what I mean).

I can tell the audience about common tricks nowadays mass Manuka honey manufacturers use to keep their brand “competitive” in the US market and why FDA does not control the "Manuka honey"."

This is an AMAZINGLY informative episode that covers a lot of the health benefits of Manuka Honey, as well as some overview conversations about holistic health in general!

✅ www.beemagicusa.com
✅ @Manuka Honey Guru (YouTube)]]>3513alternativehealth,cancersurvivor,health,honey,manuka,menshealth,prostatefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/microdose-magic-mushrooms-for-mental-health-michael-griswold--51247607When he woke up in the emergency room, the hospital chaplain told him: “We only brought back one body from the accident”.
Both his wife and unborn son were killed in that accident.
This is the story of how he came back to life after he was very nearly killed by the guilt and grief in the aftermath of that tragedy.

✅ mightymicro.net
✅ www.youtube.com/channel/UCYxaNUnCV8IVCf7XAeGGiqA]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51247607Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerOn the day before his first anniversary, Michael was driving with his pregnant wife when he fell asleep behind the wheel. When he woke up in the emergency room, the hospital chaplain told him: “We only brought back one body from the accident”. Both...When he woke up in the emergency room, the hospital chaplain told him: “We only brought back one body from the accident”.
Both his wife and unborn son were killed in that accident.
This is the story of how he came back to life after he was very nearly killed by the guilt and grief in the aftermath of that tragedy.

✅ mightymicro.net
✅ www.youtube.com/channel/UCYxaNUnCV8IVCf7XAeGGiqA]]>2366addiction,alcoholfree,grief,magicmushrooms,microdose,overcoming,recovery,sober,sobriety,traumatrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sober-active-canada-alex-talbot-part-2-final-words--51179414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51179414Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerWe got cut off right as Alex was bringing everything home!....so she came back on to close off the episode here in an 80-second Part 2.77addiction,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sober-active-canada-alex-talbot--51179410
Alex is a Canadian recovery warrior and advocate, certified health and lifestyle coach, and competitive bodybuilder.

She is also the head coach and founder of Sober Active Canada, a non-profit recovery-based commUNITY for those addicted to bettering themselves, which provides a judgment-free zone open to all A's, all ways—any addiction, any pathway to and any stage of recovery.

Sober Active Canada's primary principle is to HealThySelf, fostering health, hope and healing from coast-to-coast-to-coast through its online programming and features, and virtually and locally based events.

✅ Only active on IG:
@alexytalbot_healthyxxl
@soberactivecanada]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51179410Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner** I apologize for the glitchiness of this interview!! I had some tech issues during the week of recording :( Alex is a Canadian recovery warrior and advocate, certified health and lifestyle coach, and competitive bodybuilder. She is also the...
Alex is a Canadian recovery warrior and advocate, certified health and lifestyle coach, and competitive bodybuilder.

She is also the head coach and founder of Sober Active Canada, a non-profit recovery-based commUNITY for those addicted to bettering themselves, which provides a judgment-free zone open to all A's, all ways—any addiction, any pathway to and any stage of recovery.

Sober Active Canada's primary principle is to HealThySelf, fostering health, hope and healing from coast-to-coast-to-coast through its online programming and features, and virtually and locally based events.

✅ Only active on IG:
@alexytalbot_healthyxxl
@soberactivecanada]]>4151addiction,bodybuilding,bodymindspirit,holistic,recovery,sober,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recovery-with-purpose-tim-lodgen--51179418
"After 27 years of alcohol/drug addiction, bipolar disorder and surviving multiple suicide attempts I now share my story to those still suffering in hopes that they know they are not alone and we can recover and we can live the life we have always imagined."

✅ @tlodgen (IG)
✅ rockstar_testimony]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51179418Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerAddiction Awareness Advocate || Veteran || Former MMA fighter || Bodybuilder "After 27 years of alcohol/drug addiction, bipolar disorder and surviving multiple suicide attempts I now share my story to those still suffering in hopes that they know...
"After 27 years of alcohol/drug addiction, bipolar disorder and surviving multiple suicide attempts I now share my story to those still suffering in hopes that they know they are not alone and we can recover and we can live the life we have always imagined."

✅ @tlodgen (IG)
✅ rockstar_testimony]]>3457addiction,bodybuilding,recovery,redemption,sober,sobriety,suicideawarenesstrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creative-recovery-kaitlynn-mika--51531679
We talk about:
- the importance of creativity
- @creative.recovery (Instagram)
- going from her victim to hero
- changing patterns created from alcohol abuse
- her soon-to-be-released coaching program

✅ @clearheaded_kaitlynn (IG)
✅ clearheaded.me

Kaitlynn is a confidence coach and after rediscovering her connection to herself and her inner child she has gone from victim of her life to the hero of her life. Now Kaitlynn helps other people discover the power within themselves.

After many wakeup calls and regaining her awareness, Kaitlynn made the decision to remove alcohol from her life and now has enjoyed connecting to her creative authentic self.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51531679Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerKaitlynn is back! ...and she is my 1st guest to have come back for the 2nd time, which is a big milestone for the show:) We talk about: - the importance of creativity - @creative.recovery (Instagram) - going from her victim to hero - changing...
We talk about:
- the importance of creativity
- @creative.recovery (Instagram)
- going from her victim to hero
- changing patterns created from alcohol abuse
- her soon-to-be-released coaching program

✅ @clearheaded_kaitlynn (IG)
✅ clearheaded.me

Kaitlynn is a confidence coach and after rediscovering her connection to herself and her inner child she has gone from victim of her life to the hero of her life. Now Kaitlynn helps other people discover the power within themselves.

After many wakeup calls and regaining her awareness, Kaitlynn made the decision to remove alcohol from her life and now has enjoyed connecting to her creative authentic self.]]>5018addiction,alcoholfree,clarity,clearheaded,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/full-moon-open-mic-hunter-moon-oct-2022--51528578
Kaitlynn shares a poem, Shakya reads one of his fave poems and Matt performs a new song!

✅ JOIN US @creative.recovery on IG!

#fullmoon, #moonwater, #openmic, #powerofintention]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51528578Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:51:50 +0000Matt GardinerTonight's Full Moon will have an orange tone to it, and has been appropriately dubbed a 'pumpkin moon'. Kaitlynn shares a poem, Shakya reads one of his fave poems and Matt performs a new song! ✅ JOIN US @creative.recovery on IG! #fullmoon,...
Kaitlynn shares a poem, Shakya reads one of his fave poems and Matt performs a new song!

✅ JOIN US @creative.recovery on IG!

#fullmoon, #moonwater, #openmic, #powerofintention]]>2853false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-making-of-a-woman-jewels--51084729Childhood abuse and trauma powered an alcoholism that would nearly defeat Jewels. Yet Jewels' assures us that even when we lose those things that give shape to our soul-belonging, the need for touch and safety in our own home-we can go on to devise a new way of being that surpasses our childhood haunts.

Jewels was seven years old when her father attempted a family suicide, so her mother whisked her away to the arms and family of another man. Ruled by her mother's delusional survival aspirations and the ignored evidence of her suffering at the hands of her new relatives, life became a daily struggle for survival for Jewels. But when the truth could no longer be hidden, the family split, leaving Jewels to navigate a new world, not of her making. Deciding to use her earlier trauma to enter recovery, sexually liberate herself, and enter the competitive world of professional bodybuilding, Jewels created a life that inspires others to push forward no matter the details.

In this uncommon ode to survival, Jewels creates a quite unexpected career from her truth-underscored by her complicated relationship with the allure of sexuality. Through a tangle of forgiveness and understanding emerges an elevated journey of the mechanisms for survival, of pain and joy, and of discovering that family is what you make of it."

✅ www.TheMakingofaWoman.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51084729Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner"Told with an unflinchingly honest voice as real as the flawed people that populated her world, The Making of a Woman is an unexpected memoir exploring the path less travelled. Childhood abuse and trauma powered an alcoholism that would nearly...Childhood abuse and trauma powered an alcoholism that would nearly defeat Jewels. Yet Jewels' assures us that even when we lose those things that give shape to our soul-belonging, the need for touch and safety in our own home-we can go on to devise a new way of being that surpasses our childhood haunts.

Jewels was seven years old when her father attempted a family suicide, so her mother whisked her away to the arms and family of another man. Ruled by her mother's delusional survival aspirations and the ignored evidence of her suffering at the hands of her new relatives, life became a daily struggle for survival for Jewels. But when the truth could no longer be hidden, the family split, leaving Jewels to navigate a new world, not of her making. Deciding to use her earlier trauma to enter recovery, sexually liberate herself, and enter the competitive world of professional bodybuilding, Jewels created a life that inspires others to push forward no matter the details.

In this uncommon ode to survival, Jewels creates a quite unexpected career from her truth-underscored by her complicated relationship with the allure of sexuality. Through a tangle of forgiveness and understanding emerges an elevated journey of the mechanisms for survival, of pain and joy, and of discovering that family is what you make of it."

✅ www.TheMakingofaWoman.com]]>3229abuse,addiction,alcoholism,bodybuilding,recovery,sober,sobriety,sourcetrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pain-parents-addicts-in-need-flindt-andersen--51248823
Flindt started drinking at age 13. His habit progressed to harder drugs through high school and college, which paved the way to a 23 year battle with Opioids. He was taking 70-80 Vicodin pills daily until his best friend admitted him into the Betty Ford treatment center in 2001. He’s been in recovery since.

In 2009, Flindt founded PAIN | Parents & Addicts In Need, and was awarded 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year. The nonprofit provides unique programs to communities, specializing in rehabilitation services and family support for those affected by substance abuse.

The nonprofit is a certified distributor of Narcan, the Opioid overdose reversal agent, and operator of Sober Living Homes in Fresno, California.

With a desire to have a greater impact on the drug community - especially through the pandemic when addicts were most vulnerable, Flindt opened New Perceptions North in 2020. The multi-facility recovery and treatment center offers a full continuum of subacute care and addiction rehabilitation services. The facilities are based in Central California.

Flindt regularly speaks in the media, addressing the public with information about the drug epidemic. He partners with lawmakers in California as an advocate of new legislation in the fight against drug trafficking - particularly legislation that creates changes in the way dealers and drug suppliers are prosecuted.

To connect with leaders across the globe on a regular basis, Flindt launched the podcast Don’t Hide The Scars. Weekly episodes dive deep into addiction, drug culture, and their effects on families, businesses, sports, entertainment and communities. In 2021, he completed the first episode of the documentary film series Don’t Hide The Scars Project.

Flindt is a life-long Fresno, California resident. He credits his wife of 40+ years and his two sons to his continued successful recovery.

✅ painnonprofit.org
✅ flindtandersen.com
✅ https://www.instagram.com/painnonprofit/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/PAINnonprofit/
✅ https://twitter.com/painnonprofit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51248823Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerAs the Opioid and Fentanyl crisis continues to have a grip on our communities, there are sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, moms and dads, whose lives are cut short because of accidental overdoses. Flindt continues the never-ending mission to...
Flindt started drinking at age 13. His habit progressed to harder drugs through high school and college, which paved the way to a 23 year battle with Opioids. He was taking 70-80 Vicodin pills daily until his best friend admitted him into the Betty Ford treatment center in 2001. He’s been in recovery since.

In 2009, Flindt founded PAIN | Parents & Addicts In Need, and was awarded 2021 California Nonprofit of the Year. The nonprofit provides unique programs to communities, specializing in rehabilitation services and family support for those affected by substance abuse.

The nonprofit is a certified distributor of Narcan, the Opioid overdose reversal agent, and operator of Sober Living Homes in Fresno, California.

With a desire to have a greater impact on the drug community - especially through the pandemic when addicts were most vulnerable, Flindt opened New Perceptions North in 2020. The multi-facility recovery and treatment center offers a full continuum of subacute care and addiction rehabilitation services. The facilities are based in Central California.

Flindt regularly speaks in the media, addressing the public with information about the drug epidemic. He partners with lawmakers in California as an advocate of new legislation in the fight against drug trafficking - particularly legislation that creates changes in the way dealers and drug suppliers are prosecuted.

To connect with leaders across the globe on a regular basis, Flindt launched the podcast Don’t Hide The Scars. Weekly episodes dive deep into addiction, drug culture, and their effects on families, businesses, sports, entertainment and communities. In 2021, he completed the first episode of the documentary film series Don’t Hide The Scars Project.

Flindt is a life-long Fresno, California resident. He credits his wife of 40+ years and his two sons to his continued successful recovery.

✅ painnonprofit.org
✅ flindtandersen.com
✅ https://www.instagram.com/painnonprofit/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/PAINnonprofit/
✅ https://twitter.com/painnonprofit]]>2284addiction,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sober-is-the-new-cool-kim-bellas--51151949
Kim is the founder & CEO of the brand 'Sober is the New Cool' based out of Montreal, Canada!

Kim formed this brand with her (at the time) 15 year old son in mind. He is unable to drink due to a medical condition so Kim decided to stop drinking herself and start SITNC in support of him!

Now the clothing and her resources and advice have reached a worldwide audience, she has changed numerous lives and SITNC (along with Kim's own sobriety) are coming up on 10 years!!

A very touching, inspirational story.

✅ Facebook/ Sober Is The New Cool
✅ Instagram/ sober.is.the.new.cool
✅ Youtube sober is the new cool
✅ Soberisthenewcool.ca website]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51151949Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt Gardiner** I apologize for the glitchiness of this interview!! I had some tech issues during the week of recording :( Kim is the founder & CEO of the brand 'Sober is the New Cool' based out of Montreal, Canada! Kim formed this brand with her (at the...
Kim is the founder & CEO of the brand 'Sober is the New Cool' based out of Montreal, Canada!

Kim formed this brand with her (at the time) 15 year old son in mind. He is unable to drink due to a medical condition so Kim decided to stop drinking herself and start SITNC in support of him!

Now the clothing and her resources and advice have reached a worldwide audience, she has changed numerous lives and SITNC (along with Kim's own sobriety) are coming up on 10 years!!

A very touching, inspirational story.

✅ Facebook/ Sober Is The New Cool
✅ Instagram/ sober.is.the.new.cool
✅ Youtube sober is the new cool
✅ Soberisthenewcool.ca website]]>2565addiction,alcoholfree,recovery,sober,soberisthenewcool,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/near-death-near-life-experiences-jordan-churder--51109202
"There was life before meditation, psychedelics, and the I AM experience, and there is life after. I worked over 40 different jobs trying to find myself.

I was an actor/stuntman in LA, top server at The Four Season Beverly Wilshire, an estate manager (think huge mansion with a polo field) for the ceo of Windsor Capital Group, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Buffalo State College while studying abroad my senior year in Madrid, Spain, became an owner/operator taxi driver and bought my first rental property after 6 months of hustling (turned a 3 unit into a 4 unit), bought another property 3 years later and transformed it into a 5 bed/5 bath top rated Bed & Breakfast in Niagara Falls, became a hazmat truck driver for a little more than 3 years while running my properties, sold my properties and business during the pandemic, paid off $400k debt and live debt free, converted a van into a RV and have traveled everywhere across America and Hawaii visiting all the great cities and National Parks and Forests since Christmas of 2021.

Now I’m in Bali, beginning a new chapter as a heart-based guide for empaths and creators going through their Spiritual Awakening move from feeling trapped by limiting beliefs to living their dreams."

✅ @jchurder]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51109202Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerNDE’s, Entrepreneurism, and the unplanned path to Enlightenment. "There was life before meditation, psychedelics, and the I AM experience, and there is life after. I worked over 40 different jobs trying to find myself. I was an actor/stuntman...
"There was life before meditation, psychedelics, and the I AM experience, and there is life after. I worked over 40 different jobs trying to find myself.

I was an actor/stuntman in LA, top server at The Four Season Beverly Wilshire, an estate manager (think huge mansion with a polo field) for the ceo of Windsor Capital Group, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Buffalo State College while studying abroad my senior year in Madrid, Spain, became an owner/operator taxi driver and bought my first rental property after 6 months of hustling (turned a 3 unit into a 4 unit), bought another property 3 years later and transformed it into a 5 bed/5 bath top rated Bed & Breakfast in Niagara Falls, became a hazmat truck driver for a little more than 3 years while running my properties, sold my properties and business during the pandemic, paid off $400k debt and live debt free, converted a van into a RV and have traveled everywhere across America and Hawaii visiting all the great cities and National Parks and Forests since Christmas of 2021.

Now I’m in Bali, beginning a new chapter as a heart-based guide for empaths and creators going through their Spiritual Awakening move from feeling trapped by limiting beliefs to living their dreams."

✅ @jchurder]]>3930bali,dmt,iam,lsd,meditation,neardeathexperience,plantmedicine,psychedelicstrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/question-the-drink-kari-schwear-ceo-of-graytonic-com--51109177
Her professional career spans from hospitality to banking, to business development, real estate, the medical field, and the luxury automotive brand, Porsche.

Kari started GrayTonic and the Question the Drink movement in 2018 after her own experience led her to the service of others.
She holds many certifications, including Motivational Interviewing, Life Coaching, and several trauma courses through the NICABM.
She has resided in Richmond, VA, with her husband for over three decades.

✅ https://www.graytonic.com/
✅ https://www.linkedin.com/karischwear
✅ https://www.instagram.com/gray_tonic
✅ https://www.facebook.com/graytonic]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51109177Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerKari Schwear is a 7 x career path conqueror, turned professional Executive Coach, Speaker, and Corporate Trainer. Kari also co-authored the book, The Successful Mind, Tools for Living a Purposeful, Productive, and Happy Life. Her professional...
Her professional career spans from hospitality to banking, to business development, real estate, the medical field, and the luxury automotive brand, Porsche.

Kari started GrayTonic and the Question the Drink movement in 2018 after her own experience led her to the service of others.
She holds many certifications, including Motivational Interviewing, Life Coaching, and several trauma courses through the NICABM.
She has resided in Richmond, VA, with her husband for over three decades.

✅ https://www.graytonic.com/
✅ https://www.linkedin.com/karischwear
✅ https://www.instagram.com/gray_tonic
✅ https://www.facebook.com/graytonic]]>3200addiction,alcoholfree,grayareadrinking,recovery,sober,sobriety,wordsmattertrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sobering-up-podcast-braydon-hillier--51108234This show helps keep himself accountable, and also benefits those in early sobriety (and beyond).

"I am a recovering alcoholic with a passion to spread positivity, and hope, and promote soberness.
I am grateful to be happy, healthy, and sober."

✅ https://youtube.com/channel/UCmTsv3suCSSTDKlH3-LkYtA
✅ soberinguppodcast (IG)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51108234Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerBraydon just passed his first 100 days of sobriety! In around day 30 he decided to start a podcast: 'Sobering Up Podcast'. This show helps keep himself accountable, and also benefits those in early sobriety (and beyond). "I am a recovering...This show helps keep himself accountable, and also benefits those in early sobriety (and beyond).

"I am a recovering alcoholic with a passion to spread positivity, and hope, and promote soberness.
I am grateful to be happy, healthy, and sober."

✅ https://youtube.com/channel/UCmTsv3suCSSTDKlH3-LkYtA
✅ soberinguppodcast (IG)]]>1833addiction,alcoholfree,mentalhealth,recovery,sober,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/braving-the-journey-zach-mathers--51108214Being a recovered alcoholic himself he loves being able to guide people from first-hand experience.
Father to three children and an amazing wife, Zach and his family call Maui, Hawaii home.

✅ bravingthejourney.com
✅ Instagram: Bravingthejourney]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51108214Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:55:02 +0000Matt GardinerZach Mathers is a Life coach, addiction/recovery coach and the host of the podcast Braving the Journey. Zach helps people walk out of their addiction into their identity. Being a recovered alcoholic himself he loves being able to guide people from...Being a recovered alcoholic himself he loves being able to guide people from first-hand experience.
Father to three children and an amazing wife, Zach and his family call Maui, Hawaii home.

✅ bravingthejourney.com
✅ Instagram: Bravingthejourney]]>3203addiction,alcoholfree,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sober-nutritionist-teri-patterson--51108166Teri blends her knowledge of nutrition with her passion for living an alcohol-free life into a unique business as The Sober Nutritionist.
Teri’s mission is to help her clients discover how drinking less can be the key to better health. Since becoming a sober/mindful drinking coach in 2019, Teri has helped thousands of people take a break from drinking and create true wellness.
Teri also hosts a podcast, The Sober Edge to share inspiring stories of people on the other side of drinking.

✅ https://www.thesobernutritionist.com/discover-alcohol-free
✅ teri.thesobernutritionist on IG
✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-edge/id1591973413]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51108166Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:55:02 +0000Matt GardinerTeri Patterson is a Functional Nutritionist and a This Naked Mind Senior Coach. Teri blends her knowledge of nutrition with her passion for living an alcohol-free life into a unique business as The Sober Nutritionist. Teri’s mission is to help her...Teri blends her knowledge of nutrition with her passion for living an alcohol-free life into a unique business as The Sober Nutritionist.
Teri’s mission is to help her clients discover how drinking less can be the key to better health. Since becoming a sober/mindful drinking coach in 2019, Teri has helped thousands of people take a break from drinking and create true wellness.
Teri also hosts a podcast, The Sober Edge to share inspiring stories of people on the other side of drinking.

✅ https://www.thesobernutritionist.com/discover-alcohol-free
✅ teri.thesobernutritionist on IG
✅ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sober-edge/id1591973413]]>2930addiction,alcoholfree,nutrition,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-deer-dream-centre-dr-vince-aliberti-executive-director--51190493
The RDDC is a community-based, non-profit organization that helps people find purpose in living life in #recovery from addictions to drugs and alcohol.

***RDDC IS STILL IN NEED OF DONATIONS!
As of now, RDDC still needs 200k in funding. (Contact info/website listed below)

Dr. Vincenzo (Vince) Aliberti, Ph.D. is an Author, Business Strategist and Mental Health Advocate with over 20+ years of leadership, corporate strategy, organizational effectiveness, and business transformation experience across a variety of industries.

He has written numerous books in the personal development genre including: Achieve Your Greatness, 4 Truths, Reflections: Living Lessons On Living One Day At A Time, A Hero’s Journey: Soulful Leadership, and Mental Health: A Toolkit For A Good Life.

Always giving back to the community, he is currently the Executive Director of the Red Deer Dream Centre, an impact speaker with the United Way of Calgary, and a former Senator with the University of Calgary. Currently, as an international speaker, he is addressing unignorable issues including intergenerational trauma, addictions & recovery, and personal and professional mental health.

He holds a Ph.D. in Economic Geography from Western University specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions and Foreign Direct Investment.

✅ www.rddc.ca
✅ www.facebook.com/rddreamcentre
✅ www.instagram.com/rd_dreamcentre/

QUESTIONS? WANT TO DONATE?
✅Reach out to Vince at:
vince.aliberti@rddc.ca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51190493Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:45:01 +0000Matt GardinerOn October 17th, 2022, the Red Deer Dream Centre will be opening to serve Central Alberta, helping those in recovery! The RDDC is a community-based, non-profit organization that helps people find purpose in living life in #recovery from addictions...
The RDDC is a community-based, non-profit organization that helps people find purpose in living life in #recovery from addictions to drugs and alcohol.

***RDDC IS STILL IN NEED OF DONATIONS!
As of now, RDDC still needs 200k in funding. (Contact info/website listed below)

Dr. Vincenzo (Vince) Aliberti, Ph.D. is an Author, Business Strategist and Mental Health Advocate with over 20+ years of leadership, corporate strategy, organizational effectiveness, and business transformation experience across a variety of industries.

He has written numerous books in the personal development genre including: Achieve Your Greatness, 4 Truths, Reflections: Living Lessons On Living One Day At A Time, A Hero’s Journey: Soulful Leadership, and Mental Health: A Toolkit For A Good Life.

Always giving back to the community, he is currently the Executive Director of the Red Deer Dream Centre, an impact speaker with the United Way of Calgary, and a former Senator with the University of Calgary. Currently, as an international speaker, he is addressing unignorable issues including intergenerational trauma, addictions & recovery, and personal and professional mental health.

He holds a Ph.D. in Economic Geography from Western University specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions and Foreign Direct Investment.

✅ www.rddc.ca
✅ www.facebook.com/rddreamcentre
✅ www.instagram.com/rd_dreamcentre/

QUESTIONS? WANT TO DONATE?
✅Reach out to Vince at:
vince.aliberti@rddc.ca]]>2933addiction,alcoholfree,community,drugfree,faith,rddc,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-the-music-skip-sams--50943065
Skip Sams is an award-winning composer, performing artist, multimedia producer and sober coach. Skip has over 16 years of recovery from crystal meth, alcoholism, and bipolar disorder. In 2004, he was diagnosed with HIV. For over a decade, Skip has been defying these diagnoses and helping musicians and performing Artists who have lost their technical skills, disconnected from their inner music, and whose spark of creativity has gone dark. It is his mission to help 10,000 musicians share their light and hope of recovery through 10,000 recordings and 100,000 performances by 2030. Skip last smoked a joint on April 19th, 2006, making his sobriety date 4/20.
http://www.mysuccess.coach

Mission
I help empower musicians and performing artists in recovery who struggle with being creative without the use of mind-altering substances by reclaiming and expanding their technical skills; restoring connection to a higher source of creativity and reigniting their spark to light up the whole world again.

✅ IG: SoberOnStage
✅ FB: skipsams
✅ www.mysuccess.coach
✅ www.skipsams.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50943065Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerSkip Sams Bio & Mission Statement Skip Sams is an award-winning composer, performing artist, multimedia producer and sober coach. Skip has over 16 years of recovery from crystal meth, alcoholism, and bipolar disorder. In 2004, he was diagnosed with...
Skip Sams is an award-winning composer, performing artist, multimedia producer and sober coach. Skip has over 16 years of recovery from crystal meth, alcoholism, and bipolar disorder. In 2004, he was diagnosed with HIV. For over a decade, Skip has been defying these diagnoses and helping musicians and performing Artists who have lost their technical skills, disconnected from their inner music, and whose spark of creativity has gone dark. It is his mission to help 10,000 musicians share their light and hope of recovery through 10,000 recordings and 100,000 performances by 2030. Skip last smoked a joint on April 19th, 2006, making his sobriety date 4/20.
http://www.mysuccess.coach

Mission
I help empower musicians and performing artists in recovery who struggle with being creative without the use of mind-altering substances by reclaiming and expanding their technical skills; restoring connection to a higher source of creativity and reigniting their spark to light up the whole world again.

✅ IG: SoberOnStage
✅ FB: skipsams
✅ www.mysuccess.coach
✅ www.skipsams.com]]>4415creative,creativity,crystalmeth,drugaddiction,higherpower,muse,music,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knockin-doorz-down-jason-la-chance--50943063
Def give his (many) shows a look, like & listen!!

"With a family history of addiction, the patterns were set early that I too would fall prey to addiction. I have a 20-year background in radio broadcasting, which was an amazing passion allowing me to speak with an audience based on a common bond in loving music. But there was something missing, after going through a divorce, and becoming a single father I started my journey of confronting that I was an alcoholic. As I began to embrace my addiction and speak with others openly about it, I realized I needed a change to have a more purposeful life helping others.
​
The purposeful challenge and opportunity that I was looking for came when I bumped into Carlos Vieira in the grocery store. Along with the release of his autobiography 'Knockin' Doorz Down' he presented me with the opportunity to speak with others that are not only afflicted by addiction but other areas of great adversity and how they overcome their situation to live a more purposeful life.
​
It is an honor to speak with people in a vulnerable and loving environment with the goal of helping others knowing that they're not alone in whatever they're going through and have been through. I take great pride in being a part of affirming that anyone can keep growing daily, make positive changes and keep Knockin' Doorz Down."

KDDpodcast.com for more on the knockin doorz down podcast and to follow on social media."


✅ KDDPODCAST.com.
✅ Knockindoorzdown on Facebook & Instagram
✅ kddmediacompany on Twitter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50943063Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:55:02 +0000Matt GardinerMy fellow podcaster/recovery Brother, Jason, is on the show today!! Def give his (many) shows a look, like & listen!! "With a family history of addiction, the patterns were set early that I too would fall prey to addiction. I have a 20-year...
Def give his (many) shows a look, like & listen!!

"With a family history of addiction, the patterns were set early that I too would fall prey to addiction. I have a 20-year background in radio broadcasting, which was an amazing passion allowing me to speak with an audience based on a common bond in loving music. But there was something missing, after going through a divorce, and becoming a single father I started my journey of confronting that I was an alcoholic. As I began to embrace my addiction and speak with others openly about it, I realized I needed a change to have a more purposeful life helping others.
​
The purposeful challenge and opportunity that I was looking for came when I bumped into Carlos Vieira in the grocery store. Along with the release of his autobiography 'Knockin' Doorz Down' he presented me with the opportunity to speak with others that are not only afflicted by addiction but other areas of great adversity and how they overcome their situation to live a more purposeful life.
​
It is an honor to speak with people in a vulnerable and loving environment with the goal of helping others knowing that they're not alone in whatever they're going through and have been through. I take great pride in being a part of affirming that anyone can keep growing daily, make positive changes and keep Knockin' Doorz Down."

KDDpodcast.com for more on the knockin doorz down podcast and to follow on social media."


✅ KDDPODCAST.com.
✅ Knockindoorzdown on Facebook & Instagram
✅ kddmediacompany on Twitter]]>4580jcvd,mentalhealth,recovery,sober,soberpodcast,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/microdosing-plant-medicine-ancestral-healing-nate-baumgardner--50923224He is an Advanced Reiki Practitioner, an InFLAUX breathwork coach and a Level 2 Enlifted Coach.

In the winter of 2021, Nate left Morrison Colorado on a journey to explore the natural beauty of the country with his dog, living and coaching nomadically.
Through his flagship program, the Innate Flow Microdose Immersion Nate aims to further the evolution of our collective consciousness, and aid in humanity’s healing by harnessing the power of microdosing entheogens.

Nate is over 3 years alcohol-free!

Connect with Nate 👀
✅ Website: https://innateflow.co/
✅ Email: nate@innateflow.co
✅ IG: @innate.flow]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50923224Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerNate Baumgardner raises the global frequency through his energy work, plant medicine coaching and breathwork facilitation. He is an Advanced Reiki Practitioner, an InFLAUX breathwork coach and a Level 2 Enlifted Coach. In the winter of 2021,...He is an Advanced Reiki Practitioner, an InFLAUX breathwork coach and a Level 2 Enlifted Coach.

In the winter of 2021, Nate left Morrison Colorado on a journey to explore the natural beauty of the country with his dog, living and coaching nomadically.
Through his flagship program, the Innate Flow Microdose Immersion Nate aims to further the evolution of our collective consciousness, and aid in humanity’s healing by harnessing the power of microdosing entheogens.

Nate is over 3 years alcohol-free!

Connect with Nate 👀
✅ Website: https://innateflow.co/
✅ Email: nate@innateflow.co
✅ IG: @innate.flow]]>3379ancestralhealing,breathwork,dmt,foresttherapy,healing,lsd,microdosing,mushrooms,plantmedicine,recovery,sober,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/start-keep-going-chopper-dave-robinson--50921818
Dave has done some amazing work in recovery/sobriety houses and is here to talk about that & much more!


"A lifelong learner, athlete, and adventurer, Dave Robinson is a Master Storyworker (www.workyourstories.com) and Healthy Holistic Habits coach for men (www.chopclubformen.com). Striving to lead and inspire by truly LIVING life (in all caps), Dave has long possessed a passion for self-improvement and has been guiding clients on their own personal development journeys for well over a decade."

✅ www.workyourstories.com
✅ www.chopclubformen.com
✅ IG @daverobinson.coach]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50921818Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerMy guest today is the Man Who Chops, "Chopper" Dave Robinson!! Dave has done some amazing work in recovery/sobriety houses and is here to talk about that & much more! "A lifelong learner, athlete, and adventurer, Dave Robinson is a Master...
Dave has done some amazing work in recovery/sobriety houses and is here to talk about that & much more!


"A lifelong learner, athlete, and adventurer, Dave Robinson is a Master Storyworker (www.workyourstories.com) and Healthy Holistic Habits coach for men (www.chopclubformen.com). Striving to lead and inspire by truly LIVING life (in all caps), Dave has long possessed a passion for self-improvement and has been guiding clients on their own personal development journeys for well over a decade."

✅ www.workyourstories.com
✅ www.chopclubformen.com
✅ IG @daverobinson.coach]]>3407breath,breathe,chopper,chopping,coach,holistic,keepgoing,lifecoach,recovery,sobriety,wordsmatterfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/words-stories-breath-mark-england--50727661
Mark's presentation skills are immaculate: he is a dynamic and informative speaker - this episode will most certainly supercharge your sobriety!

Enjoy!

(as Mark says - ABRACADABRA ✨)

"Mark England is the co-founder and head coach of Enlifted. He has been researching, coaching and presenting on the power of words and stories for the past 15 years. Mark holds a master's degree in education and was an elementary school sports teacher before getting into personal development."

✅ www.enlifted.me
✅ @enliftedcoaches]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50727661Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerI am thrilled to have a mentor of mine, Mark England, come onto the show to talk about the Power of Language and to help demonstrate how much our words really do matter. Mark's presentation skills are immaculate: he is a dynamic and informative...
Mark's presentation skills are immaculate: he is a dynamic and informative speaker - this episode will most certainly supercharge your sobriety!

Enjoy!

(as Mark says - ABRACADABRA ✨)

"Mark England is the co-founder and head coach of Enlifted. He has been researching, coaching and presenting on the power of words and stories for the past 15 years. Mark holds a master's degree in education and was an elementary school sports teacher before getting into personal development."

✅ www.enlifted.me
✅ @enliftedcoaches]]>4442abracadabra,breath,breathe,coaching,enlifted,getenlifted,journal,language,negations,projections,recovery,reflections,sober,soberliving,sobriety,softtalk,solidtalk,spells,words,wordsmattertrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coastal-recovery-community-tj-sheehan--50709853TJ is the Founder of Coastal Recovery Community A treatment centre for men battling addiction.
He uses recovery, fitness, spirituality and nutrition to strengthen sobriety for those who are ready.

Definitely give TJ and CRC a look - they are doing some AMAZING work out on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada!!

✅ @coastal_recoverycommunity
✅ Coastal Recovery Community (Facebook)
✅ www.therapythreads.ca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50709853Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerTJ battled in his early days of addiction and gang involvement and how it shaped him into the man he is today. TJ is the Founder of Coastal Recovery Community A treatment centre for men battling addiction. He uses recovery, fitness, spirituality...TJ is the Founder of Coastal Recovery Community A treatment centre for men battling addiction.
He uses recovery, fitness, spirituality and nutrition to strengthen sobriety for those who are ready.

Definitely give TJ and CRC a look - they are doing some AMAZING work out on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada!!

✅ @coastal_recoverycommunity
✅ Coastal Recovery Community (Facebook)
✅ www.therapythreads.ca]]>2017aa,addiction,alcoholfree,recovery,recoverycenter,sober,soberlifestyle,soberliving,sobriety,thestepsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sober-yoga-girl-alex-mcrobert--50660503
Former Party Girl turned Sober Yoga Girl - Founder of The Mindful Life Practice and Host of the Sober Yoga Girl Podcast

Alex is a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Life Coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, and Ontario Certified Teacher. Since a very young age, she was drawn to yoga as a way to calm her mind and manage an undiagnosed mood disorder. She began practicing yoga daily at the age of eighteen and completed her first 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2014 at Yandara Yoga Institute in Mexico. In 2017, she completed her 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Zuna Yoga in Bali.

Since then, she has taught yoga internationally, in Canada, where she is from, Kuwait, where she lived for two years in her early twenties, and Abu Dhabi, where she called home for five years. She now resides in Bali, Indonesia. Alex has participated in several additional trainings, including Yoga Workshop Design for Teachers with Rolf Gates, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Kids and Trauma Informed Yoga.

When Alex became sober in 2019, yoga played a key role in her sober journey. In 2020, Alex founded the Mindful Life Practice Community and Sober Girls Yoga, an online yoga community with participants from all over the world who are changing their relationship with alcohol using mindfulness techniques such as yoga, meditation, community and journalling. In 2021 Alex left her career as an elementary school teacher to pursue this passion full time. Alex is an authorized trainer with Yoga Teacher Central and leads 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, and 30 Hour Trainings certified by the Yoga Alliance. She created the first ever Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training and also coaches and mentors yoga teachers and life coaches to build their businesses. She hosts yoga retreats internationally, most recently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Bali, Indonesia and Baja California, Mexico.

Alex is passionate about the healing powers of yoga - for both mental and physical health - and sharing these benefits with others. In her free time, Alex plays the guitar, writes, and spends time with her cat, Princess.

✅ https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50660503Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:55:03 +0000Matt Gardiner@alexmcrobs Former Party Girl turned Sober Yoga Girl - Founder of The Mindful Life Practice and Host of the Sober Yoga Girl Podcast Alex is a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Life Coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, and Ontario Certified...
Former Party Girl turned Sober Yoga Girl - Founder of The Mindful Life Practice and Host of the Sober Yoga Girl Podcast

Alex is a 500 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Life Coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, and Ontario Certified Teacher. Since a very young age, she was drawn to yoga as a way to calm her mind and manage an undiagnosed mood disorder. She began practicing yoga daily at the age of eighteen and completed her first 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2014 at Yandara Yoga Institute in Mexico. In 2017, she completed her 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Zuna Yoga in Bali.

Since then, she has taught yoga internationally, in Canada, where she is from, Kuwait, where she lived for two years in her early twenties, and Abu Dhabi, where she called home for five years. She now resides in Bali, Indonesia. Alex has participated in several additional trainings, including Yoga Workshop Design for Teachers with Rolf Gates, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Kids and Trauma Informed Yoga.

When Alex became sober in 2019, yoga played a key role in her sober journey. In 2020, Alex founded the Mindful Life Practice Community and Sober Girls Yoga, an online yoga community with participants from all over the world who are changing their relationship with alcohol using mindfulness techniques such as yoga, meditation, community and journalling. In 2021 Alex left her career as an elementary school teacher to pursue this passion full time. Alex is an authorized trainer with Yoga Teacher Central and leads 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings, and 30 Hour Trainings certified by the Yoga Alliance. She created the first ever Sober Curious Yoga Teacher Training and also coaches and mentors yoga teachers and life coaches to build their businesses. She hosts yoga retreats internationally, most recently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Bali, Indonesia and Baja California, Mexico.

Alex is passionate about the healing powers of yoga - for both mental and physical health - and sharing these benefits with others. In her free time, Alex plays the guitar, writes, and spends time with her cat, Princess.

✅ https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/]]>2571alcoholfree,entreprenuer,recovery,sober,sobriety,yoga,yogagirlfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exact-nature-thomas-white-ceo-of-exact-nature-botanicals--50631691
Thomas spent more than 25 years as a marketing and communications executive for organizations of various sizes and missions, from a major international corporation to an international volunteer agency (Peace Corps) to five major universities. In 2021, he co-founded Exact Nature with his son Daniel, a company with a singular mission to provide CBD-based products to help people in recovery face the addictive cravings and changes in mood and sleep patterns that can come in sobriety. In business a year and a half, Exact Nature has sold its products to people looking for help getting sober in all 50 states.

✅ www.ExactNature.com
✅ https://www.instagram.com/exactnaturebotanicals/;
✅ https://www.facebook.com/ExactNature/;
✅ https://twitter.com/exactnature
✅ https://www.tiktok.com/@exactnaturebotanicals
✅ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=exact+nature+botanicals]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50631691Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:55:02 +0000Matt GardinerI trust you will enjoy this fascinating conversation about all things CBD in regards to sobriety & recovery, with the CEO of Exact Nature Botanicals - THOMAS WHITE! Thomas spent more than 25 years as a marketing and communications executive for...
Thomas spent more than 25 years as a marketing and communications executive for organizations of various sizes and missions, from a major international corporation to an international volunteer agency (Peace Corps) to five major universities. In 2021, he co-founded Exact Nature with his son Daniel, a company with a singular mission to provide CBD-based products to help people in recovery face the addictive cravings and changes in mood and sleep patterns that can come in sobriety. In business a year and a half, Exact Nature has sold its products to people looking for help getting sober in all 50 states.

✅ www.ExactNature.com
✅ https://www.instagram.com/exactnaturebotanicals/;
✅ https://www.facebook.com/ExactNature/;
✅ https://twitter.com/exactnature
✅ https://www.tiktok.com/@exactnaturebotanicals
✅ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=exact+nature+botanicals]]>2770addiction,alcoholfree,bettersleep,cbd,cbdoil,mentalhealth,recovery,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gangly-flamingo-mark-schulz--50542596
I was on his show a while back and we had a blast!
Definitely check out GF! 🦩

In this interview, Mark brings a very thoughtful & vulnerable outlook on his sobriety.
His sobriety date is Feb.20th, 2022 although you wouldn't know that by talking to him...

We also have some fun, and coin some new terms and characters, such as "Prunedemort"!

"Mark Schulz is an NYC marketing and advertising professional, amateur cartoonist, artist, and host of the ‘Gangly Flamingo’ podcast about embracing the awkwardness of rediscovering ourselves without booze."

✅ @ganglyflamingo
✅ @_markschulz_
✅ https://www.instagram.com/m_schulz_/ (for his cartoons)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50542596Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerWelcome, Mark of the 'Gangly Flamingo' podcast!! I was on his show a while back and we had a blast! Definitely check out GF! 🦩 In this interview, Mark brings a very thoughtful & vulnerable outlook on his sobriety. His sobriety date is...
I was on his show a while back and we had a blast!
Definitely check out GF! 🦩

In this interview, Mark brings a very thoughtful & vulnerable outlook on his sobriety.
His sobriety date is Feb.20th, 2022 although you wouldn't know that by talking to him...

We also have some fun, and coin some new terms and characters, such as "Prunedemort"!

"Mark Schulz is an NYC marketing and advertising professional, amateur cartoonist, artist, and host of the ‘Gangly Flamingo’ podcast about embracing the awkwardness of rediscovering ourselves without booze."

✅ @ganglyflamingo
✅ @_markschulz_
✅ https://www.instagram.com/m_schulz_/ (for his cartoons)]]>4304aa,addiction,af,alcoholfree,mentalhealth,recovery,sansalcool,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-through-addiction-dr-robb-kelly-the-addiction-doctor--50631648Find the link at: ✅ robbkelly.com

THE ADDICTION DOCTOR
Dr. Robb Kelly, Ph.D. is a sought-after recovery expert who believes in treating the causes of addiction and not the symptoms.

Dr. Kelly has appeared on such shows as The Doctors, Eye Opener, Good Morning Texas, and Kens5 morning news. A frequent contributor to radio and print interviews including The Jim Bohannon show, Miracles in Recovery, USA Today, and participated in McLean Hospital’s (Harvard Medical School) study on the stigma associated with mental illness. Dr. Kelly hosted Sober Celebs show on KLIF radio in Dallas, and currently hosts the Breaking Through Addiction podcast featuring special guest discussing a variety of mental health issues.
Dr. Kelly created Let’s Get Back to 98% Recovery DVDs used in prisons and recovery treatment centers throughout the US. He has lectured on addiction and trauma at high-profile universities, national conferences, treatment facilities, public schools, churches, business organizations and hospitals. Dr Kelly is currently the CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, an addiction and mental illness recovery coaching company he created based on extensive research and behaviour studies that he conducted over the past 20 years. Dr. Kelly shares his personal highs and lows as he struggled and overcame crippling alcoholism in the November 2019 release of the book “Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking”.

Podcast: "Breaking Through Addiction"

✅ www.facebook.com/drrobbkelly
✅ twitter.com/RobbKellyGroup
✅ linkedin.com/in/dr-robb-kelly-07718133
✅ https://www.instagram.com/robbkellyrecoverygroup/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50631648Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:55:02 +0000Matt GardinerDr. ROBB will be hosting a free webinar on Trauma this coming August 11th @6pm CST. Find the link at: ✅ robbkelly.com THE ADDICTION DOCTOR Dr. Robb Kelly, Ph.D. is a sought-after recovery expert who believes in treating the causes of addiction...Find the link at: ✅ robbkelly.com

THE ADDICTION DOCTOR
Dr. Robb Kelly, Ph.D. is a sought-after recovery expert who believes in treating the causes of addiction and not the symptoms.

Dr. Kelly has appeared on such shows as The Doctors, Eye Opener, Good Morning Texas, and Kens5 morning news. A frequent contributor to radio and print interviews including The Jim Bohannon show, Miracles in Recovery, USA Today, and participated in McLean Hospital’s (Harvard Medical School) study on the stigma associated with mental illness. Dr. Kelly hosted Sober Celebs show on KLIF radio in Dallas, and currently hosts the Breaking Through Addiction podcast featuring special guest discussing a variety of mental health issues.
Dr. Kelly created Let’s Get Back to 98% Recovery DVDs used in prisons and recovery treatment centers throughout the US. He has lectured on addiction and trauma at high-profile universities, national conferences, treatment facilities, public schools, churches, business organizations and hospitals. Dr Kelly is currently the CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, an addiction and mental illness recovery coaching company he created based on extensive research and behaviour studies that he conducted over the past 20 years. Dr. Kelly shares his personal highs and lows as he struggled and overcame crippling alcoholism in the November 2019 release of the book “Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking”.

Podcast: "Breaking Through Addiction"

✅ www.facebook.com/drrobbkelly
✅ twitter.com/RobbKellyGroup
✅ linkedin.com/in/dr-robb-kelly-07718133
✅ https://www.instagram.com/robbkellyrecoverygroup/]]>2688addiction,alcoholfree,cravings,mentalhealth,recovery,relapse,sober,sobriety,traumafalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-way-out-charlie-levoir--50464559As soon as we were done recording I invited him onto my show, and here we are!

Charlie is a talented speaker, a gifted communicator and just a solid f*cking guy!
Thanks Brother🙏

In his own words:
"Our recovery stories don’t just matter, they are the very lifeblood of the recovery community. My name is Charlie LeVoir and I am a person in long-term recovery from alcoholism and addiction since 2014. What that means to me is that I have not found it necessary to use alcohol or any other mood altering substances since 12/6/2014. Born and raised in the Twin Cities, Recovery for me began with a 12-Step program and fellowship and hearing other people’s stories of Recovery in and out of the rooms of recovery is what first gave me hope that I too could recover and that I didn’t have to do this alone any longer if I didn’t want to. As a result of being transformed by the power people authentically and vulnerably sharing their recovery stories, I was inspired to create a way for others to do the same. Thus, The Way Out Podcast was born. I am the Creator, host and producer of The Way Out Podcast since its inception in 2016, where me and my co-host Jason Rudeen along with hundreds of others have Recovered Out Loud so that others might recover too. My sobriety and recovery podcast brings audiences sobriety power topics and powerful recovery stories to jump start their Sobriety and enhance their Recovery.

One of the greatest gifts of having the honour and privilege of interviewing hundreds of people in long-term recovery is I have benefited tremendously from the wide array of recovery pathways and programs embodied in the stories these amazing people share on The Way Out Podcast. Today I incorporate a variety of Recovery tools to sustain a meaningful and enduring Recovery. Without question I would have never pursued recovery coaching if it wasn’t for the work I do as a Recovery Podcaster As a direct result, I am honoured to hold the CCAR Recovery Coach Professional Certification and I am dedicated to continuing to grow in my understanding and abilities as a Recovery Coach so that others may also recover from substance user disorder. Whether it’s in my role as a Recovery Coach or through The Way Out Podcast, true passion lies in making a difference through helping people truly thrive and achieve wellness in all aspects of their lives."

✅ www.wayoutcast.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50464559Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:00:01 +0000Matt GardinerI had the privilege of being on Charlie's show (The Way Out Podcast) a few days ago, and we chopped it up for 2 straight hours as if we were old friends. As soon as we were done recording I invited him onto my show, and here we are! Charlie is a...As soon as we were done recording I invited him onto my show, and here we are!

Charlie is a talented speaker, a gifted communicator and just a solid f*cking guy!
Thanks Brother🙏

In his own words:
"Our recovery stories don’t just matter, they are the very lifeblood of the recovery community. My name is Charlie LeVoir and I am a person in long-term recovery from alcoholism and addiction since 2014. What that means to me is that I have not found it necessary to use alcohol or any other mood altering substances since 12/6/2014. Born and raised in the Twin Cities, Recovery for me began with a 12-Step program and fellowship and hearing other people’s stories of Recovery in and out of the rooms of recovery is what first gave me hope that I too could recover and that I didn’t have to do this alone any longer if I didn’t want to. As a result of being transformed by the power people authentically and vulnerably sharing their recovery stories, I was inspired to create a way for others to do the same. Thus, The Way Out Podcast was born. I am the Creator, host and producer of The Way Out Podcast since its inception in 2016, where me and my co-host Jason Rudeen along with hundreds of others have Recovered Out Loud so that others might recover too. My sobriety and recovery podcast brings audiences sobriety power topics and powerful recovery stories to jump start their Sobriety and enhance their Recovery.

One of the greatest gifts of having the honour and privilege of interviewing hundreds of people in long-term recovery is I have benefited tremendously from the wide array of recovery pathways and programs embodied in the stories these amazing people share on The Way Out Podcast. Today I incorporate a variety of Recovery tools to sustain a meaningful and enduring Recovery. Without question I would have never pursued recovery coaching if it wasn’t for the work I do as a Recovery Podcaster As a direct result, I am honoured to hold the CCAR Recovery Coach Professional Certification and I am dedicated to continuing to grow in my understanding and abilities as a Recovery Coach so that others may also recover from substance user disorder. Whether it’s in my role as a Recovery Coach or through The Way Out Podcast, true passion lies in making a difference through helping people truly thrive and achieve wellness in all aspects of their lives."

✅ www.wayoutcast.com]]>4104aa,addiction,bodymindspirit,mentalhealth,recovery,sober,soberpodcast,sobriety,thewayout,tremendousfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-self-esteem-regime-clarissa-burt--50464560How do you feel about yourself when you're by yourself?

Clarissa is on the show today to tell us all about how to develop and maintain self-esteem.

We cover A LOT of great topics - she has a way with analogies, as well as acronyms!

(ex: F.A.I.L = "first attempt in learning"...and wait for the "Live H.I.G.H! It's not what you think ;)

Thanks Clarissa!

In her own words:
"The Self-Esteem Regime empowers women of all ages and backgrounds to improve their self-esteem for a lifetime of awareness, poise, and confidence.

Despite years of progress, many women today continue to suffer from low self-esteem. In her revelatory and prescriptive work The Self-Esteem Regime: An Action Plan for Becoming the Confident Person You Were Meant to Be, internationally renowned multimedia producer, supermodel, award-winning actress, and public speaker Clarissa Burt offers down-to-earth advice for women to help them manifest self-confidence in all aspects of their lives: relationships, family, friendships, careers, and everyday engagement. The book helps listeners find worthiness through a concrete, step-by-step program for women of all ages and backgrounds. Sharing her unique mix of knowledge, attitude, and humor, Clarissa walks listeners through her unique process that instills a lifetime of self-awareness, poise, and assurance.

Clarissa empowers listeners to accept mistakes as valuable learning experiences and steppingstones. Her regime-which features a wealth of tips, case studies, and affirmations-is neither complicated nor demanding, although it builds mental strength, toughness, and resilience-qualities necessary for higher self-esteem and overall wellness."

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ClarissaBurtOfficial
LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/clarissaburt
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/clarissaburt
Pinterest http://pinterest.com/clarissaburt
Instagram http://instagram.com/clarissaburt
Tumblr http://clarissaburt.tumblr.com
Website https://www.Clarissaburt.com
YouTube In the Limelight with Clarissa]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50464560Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt GardinerA crucial part of recovery includes discovering (or rediscovering) your self-esteem. How do you feel about yourself when you're by yourself? Clarissa is on the show today to tell us all about how to develop and maintain self-esteem. We cover...How do you feel about yourself when you're by yourself?

Clarissa is on the show today to tell us all about how to develop and maintain self-esteem.

We cover A LOT of great topics - she has a way with analogies, as well as acronyms!

(ex: F.A.I.L = "first attempt in learning"...and wait for the "Live H.I.G.H! It's not what you think ;)

Thanks Clarissa!

In her own words:
"The Self-Esteem Regime empowers women of all ages and backgrounds to improve their self-esteem for a lifetime of awareness, poise, and confidence.

Despite years of progress, many women today continue to suffer from low self-esteem. In her revelatory and prescriptive work The Self-Esteem Regime: An Action Plan for Becoming the Confident Person You Were Meant to Be, internationally renowned multimedia producer, supermodel, award-winning actress, and public speaker Clarissa Burt offers down-to-earth advice for women to help them manifest self-confidence in all aspects of their lives: relationships, family, friendships, careers, and everyday engagement. The book helps listeners find worthiness through a concrete, step-by-step program for women of all ages and backgrounds. Sharing her unique mix of knowledge, attitude, and humor, Clarissa walks listeners through her unique process that instills a lifetime of self-awareness, poise, and assurance.

Clarissa empowers listeners to accept mistakes as valuable learning experiences and steppingstones. Her regime-which features a wealth of tips, case studies, and affirmations-is neither complicated nor demanding, although it builds mental strength, toughness, and resilience-qualities necessary for higher self-esteem and overall wellness."

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ClarissaBurtOfficial
LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/clarissaburt
Twitter https://www.twitter.com/clarissaburt
Pinterest http://pinterest.com/clarissaburt
Instagram http://instagram.com/clarissaburt
Tumblr http://clarissaburt.tumblr.com
Website https://www.Clarissaburt.com
YouTube In the Limelight with Clarissa]]>2708alcoholfree,confidence,recovery,selfesteem,selfworth,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/juggling-the-chaos-of-recovery-moyra-gorski--50385469
Moyra hosts a podcast with a message of hope and health today at “Juggling The Chaos of Recovery.” Both mother and daughter have fought an eating disorder and as her daughter continues on her recovery journey, mom is standing on the other side with victory cheering and encouraging her daughter every day.

She’s here today to share her message “You can overcome any challenges life throws your way with a smile and a little juggling!"

I always enjoy talking with Moyra, and she provides a lot of helpful insights on a wide variety of topics.

Find Moyra:
✅ https://moyragorski.com/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/jugglingthechaosofrecovery
✅ https://www.instagram.com/greengorski/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50385469Thu, 28 Jul 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerMy next guest is a podcaster, wellness expert and Entrepreneur. As a retired nurse, she has been helping people live vibrant and energetic lives through education and top-rated wellness products for 22 years. Moyra hosts a podcast with a message of...
Moyra hosts a podcast with a message of hope and health today at “Juggling The Chaos of Recovery.” Both mother and daughter have fought an eating disorder and as her daughter continues on her recovery journey, mom is standing on the other side with victory cheering and encouraging her daughter every day.

She’s here today to share her message “You can overcome any challenges life throws your way with a smile and a little juggling!"

I always enjoy talking with Moyra, and she provides a lot of helpful insights on a wide variety of topics.

Find Moyra:
✅ https://moyragorski.com/
✅ https://www.facebook.com/jugglingthechaosofrecovery
✅ https://www.instagram.com/greengorski/]]>3450ancestralhealing,control,eatingdisorder,family,holistic,mentalhealth,mindset,overcoming,recoveryfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-weekend-sober-kim-and-catherine--50191478
These 2 ladies co-host 'The Weekend Sober' podcast.

They have excellent give & take chemistry - I can tell they are great friends; they share their stories of enabling each other during their drinking days and how they've sobered up together.

Kim and Catherine are out to share their stories, normalize sobriety & recovery and help other women (and men) who are fed up with their bad habits and believe there is more to life.

Topics include:
- moderation attempts
- how moderation can drive you mad
- Mom/wine culture
- developing naturally without alcohol
- identifying that they are both actually introverted, and alcohol was used to create that "life of the party" extrovert energy
- each ladies different path to sobriety

Thanks to Kim and Catherine!!
Watch for me as a guest on their show in the coming weeks!!

✅ @TheWeekendSoberPodcast
✅ @cdbobrien
✅ @asoberandstrongmom
✅ kimberlykearns.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50191478Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:00:04 +0000Matt GardinerPlease welcome Kim and Catherine to the show! These 2 ladies co-host 'The Weekend Sober' podcast. They have excellent give & take chemistry - I can tell they are great friends; they share their stories of enabling each other during their...
These 2 ladies co-host 'The Weekend Sober' podcast.

They have excellent give & take chemistry - I can tell they are great friends; they share their stories of enabling each other during their drinking days and how they've sobered up together.

Kim and Catherine are out to share their stories, normalize sobriety & recovery and help other women (and men) who are fed up with their bad habits and believe there is more to life.

Topics include:
- moderation attempts
- how moderation can drive you mad
- Mom/wine culture
- developing naturally without alcohol
- identifying that they are both actually introverted, and alcohol was used to create that "life of the party" extrovert energy
- each ladies different path to sobriety

Thanks to Kim and Catherine!!
Watch for me as a guest on their show in the coming weeks!!

✅ @TheWeekendSoberPodcast
✅ @cdbobrien
✅ @asoberandstrongmom
✅ kimberlykearns.com]]>2041alcoholfree,recovery,sober,sobermoms,soberpodcast,soberwomen,sobriety,wedorecoverfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primal-man-pathway-chase-tolleson--50540466
Chase was in the Navy for several years in his early 20s where he found drinking very much part of the culture.

In his own words, Chase has an addictive personality but is able to hit a switch and turn it off when it comes time to do so.
He was able to gauge this when he realized alcohol was affecting his health & fitness - which was his chosen career direction.

When Chase was introduced to the Enlifted style of coaching, his whole world changed for the better. The importance of words and the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves became a huge part of his life and his coaching style.

Chase released the 'Primal Man Pathway' program earlier this year and is prepping for his Group #2 to start on August 1st.
***WAITLIST OPENED JULY 18TH.

Contact Chase for an awesome 'early-bird' deal on 'Primal Man Pathway'.
✅ @coach_chase_tolleson (Instagram)
✅ chasetolleson.com

"Chase is a men’s life & fitness coach & his Primal Man Pathway Program helps men finally become proud of the man in the mirror – both on the inside & out. With fitness as a staple in his house growing up, he learned the value of daily movement & resistance training at an early age. Directionless & bored in school, he joined the Navy after 4 years of “trying” college. After the Navy, he found his passion in helping people and ran a boutique personal training gym for 8 years. He now serves men online using language and stories to demolish their inner critics and help them build the body – and life – of their dreams."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50540466Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerChase is on the show today to talk about how drinking was a huge part of his identity and environment, growing up and into his early 20s. Chase was in the Navy for several years in his early 20s where he found drinking very much part of the...
Chase was in the Navy for several years in his early 20s where he found drinking very much part of the culture.

In his own words, Chase has an addictive personality but is able to hit a switch and turn it off when it comes time to do so.
He was able to gauge this when he realized alcohol was affecting his health & fitness - which was his chosen career direction.

When Chase was introduced to the Enlifted style of coaching, his whole world changed for the better. The importance of words and the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves became a huge part of his life and his coaching style.

Chase released the 'Primal Man Pathway' program earlier this year and is prepping for his Group #2 to start on August 1st.
***WAITLIST OPENED JULY 18TH.

Contact Chase for an awesome 'early-bird' deal on 'Primal Man Pathway'.
✅ @coach_chase_tolleson (Instagram)
✅ chasetolleson.com

"Chase is a men’s life & fitness coach & his Primal Man Pathway Program helps men finally become proud of the man in the mirror – both on the inside & out. With fitness as a staple in his house growing up, he learned the value of daily movement & resistance training at an early age. Directionless & bored in school, he joined the Navy after 4 years of “trying” college. After the Navy, he found his passion in helping people and ran a boutique personal training gym for 8 years. He now serves men online using language and stories to demolish their inner critics and help them build the body – and life – of their dreams."]]>2910active,healthandwellness,healthy,language,poweroflanguage,recovery,wordsmatterfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clearheaded-kaitlynn-mika-clearheaded-kaitlynn--49946756We had a very engaging conversation about some great topics (listed below).

She shared some very effective strategy for navigating/redefining family events that involve alcohol.

A little bit about her:
"Kaitlynn is a confidence and goal setting coach. After years of struggling with her own confidence and consistency, Kaitlynn was able to recreate her identity. A big part of her healing including breaking generational drinking patterns and living an alcohol-free life. Now Kaitlynn uses her newfound power to help others heal their own addictions and past traumas, learn to love themselves, achieve their goals, and create a life they truly love."

Topics include:
- being extremely shy growing up
- alcohol being present in her life since as long as she can remember (in varying degrees)
- her first drink was while age 18
- she started to work in the restaurant industry which started ramping up the alcohol use

- using alcohol as a numbing agent, to turn the voice down in her head
- going to college and finding the culture and social life very hand-in-hand with alcohol
- the first "whoa!" moments when she noticed how far off her actions were from that shy kid she once was

- getting into restaurant upper management at age 24
- the job turning into a lot of late nights, drinking alone after shift
- getting a personal trainer
- wedding plans being postponed due to COVID (2020)

- Dec 2020 being hospitalized, voluntarily, for mental reasons
- 6 months sober coming out of hospital, then went back to drinking
- navigating family/generational drinking
- what 'balance' and 'authentic' now mean to her

Loved this conversation!! Thanks Kaitlynn!!

✅ @clearheaded_kaitlynn (IG)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49946756Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt GardinerI'd like to welcome Kaitlynn to the show, today! We had a very engaging conversation about some great topics (listed below). She shared some very effective strategy for navigating/redefining family events that involve alcohol. A little bit...We had a very engaging conversation about some great topics (listed below).

She shared some very effective strategy for navigating/redefining family events that involve alcohol.

A little bit about her:
"Kaitlynn is a confidence and goal setting coach. After years of struggling with her own confidence and consistency, Kaitlynn was able to recreate her identity. A big part of her healing including breaking generational drinking patterns and living an alcohol-free life. Now Kaitlynn uses her newfound power to help others heal their own addictions and past traumas, learn to love themselves, achieve their goals, and create a life they truly love."

Topics include:
- being extremely shy growing up
- alcohol being present in her life since as long as she can remember (in varying degrees)
- her first drink was while age 18
- she started to work in the restaurant industry which started ramping up the alcohol use

- using alcohol as a numbing agent, to turn the voice down in her head
- going to college and finding the culture and social life very hand-in-hand with alcohol
- the first "whoa!" moments when she noticed how far off her actions were from that shy kid she once was

- getting into restaurant upper management at age 24
- the job turning into a lot of late nights, drinking alone after shift
- getting a personal trainer
- wedding plans being postponed due to COVID (2020)

- Dec 2020 being hospitalized, voluntarily, for mental reasons
- 6 months sober coming out of hospital, then went back to drinking
- navigating family/generational drinking
- what 'balance' and 'authentic' now mean to her

Loved this conversation!! Thanks Kaitlynn!!

✅ @clearheaded_kaitlynn (IG)]]>3460false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-something-better-nick-henderson--49944334
***Forgive the first few minutes of this episode:
as I learned, South Africa does something called "load-shedding" which causes intermittent blackouts throughout the communities.
I caught Nick as he was coming out of a blackout - the lights & power to his place literally came online as I pressed record!
Epic timing.

Having said that, we needed to wait for his wifi to reset so there are a few minutes at the start of the episode where I am going solo!
Feel free to fast forward that part ;)

Nick, in his own words about the topics covered:
"10-year drinking lifespan- what happened and how I got as well as stay sober- plans for the future."

Nick has some awesome knowledge to drop this episode.
He celebrates his 1 Year Sober mark on June 13th, 2022.

Our topics include:
- bodybuilding and fitness
- blackout drinking from an early age
- drinking culture in South Africa
- moderation attempts
- extremist personality

- arrested at age 16 for DUI
- working at a bar and how that ramped up his drinking
- the importance of community
- his parents stepped in on his drinking
- the dangers of isolation and alone drinking

- the mental benefits of working out
- how author Craig Beck really changed his outlook
- how an episode of Jigsaw changed his outlook
- panic attacks in the early stages of recovery
- "used up all my promises:
- I HAD to make this work

Nick says, about relapses:
"Don't give them more power than they need".

Great stuff here, thanks to Nick!!

https://www.instagram.com/nicky_sober21/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49944334Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt Gardiner@Nicky_Sober21 (Nick) joins me from South Africa! ***Forgive the first few minutes of this episode: as I learned, South Africa does something called "load-shedding" which causes intermittent blackouts throughout the communities. I caught Nick...
***Forgive the first few minutes of this episode:
as I learned, South Africa does something called "load-shedding" which causes intermittent blackouts throughout the communities.
I caught Nick as he was coming out of a blackout - the lights & power to his place literally came online as I pressed record!
Epic timing.

Having said that, we needed to wait for his wifi to reset so there are a few minutes at the start of the episode where I am going solo!
Feel free to fast forward that part ;)

Nick, in his own words about the topics covered:
"10-year drinking lifespan- what happened and how I got as well as stay sober- plans for the future."

Nick has some awesome knowledge to drop this episode.
He celebrates his 1 Year Sober mark on June 13th, 2022.

Our topics include:
- bodybuilding and fitness
- blackout drinking from an early age
- drinking culture in South Africa
- moderation attempts
- extremist personality

- arrested at age 16 for DUI
- working at a bar and how that ramped up his drinking
- the importance of community
- his parents stepped in on his drinking
- the dangers of isolation and alone drinking

- the mental benefits of working out
- how author Craig Beck really changed his outlook
- how an episode of Jigsaw changed his outlook
- panic attacks in the early stages of recovery
- "used up all my promises:
- I HAD to make this work

Nick says, about relapses:
"Don't give them more power than they need".

Great stuff here, thanks to Nick!!

https://www.instagram.com/nicky_sober21/]]>3133alcoholfree,awareness,bodybuilding,craigbeck,fitness,jigsaw,loadshedding,recovery,relapse,sansalcool,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/healing-anxiety-without-justin-vanbuskirk-part-2-3--50205658
In this episode, we model what a 'check-in' looks and sounds and feels like a la the Mankind Foundation.

This will be super cool for those who are looking for a new way to express themselves.

Find Justin:
✅ www.instagram.com/justin.vanbuskirk/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50205658Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt GardinerJustin is back for Part 2. In this episode, we model what a 'check-in' looks and sounds and feels like a la the Mankind Foundation. This will be super cool for those who are looking for a new way to express themselves. Find Justin: ✅...
In this episode, we model what a 'check-in' looks and sounds and feels like a la the Mankind Foundation.

This will be super cool for those who are looking for a new way to express themselves.

Find Justin:
✅ www.instagram.com/justin.vanbuskirk/]]>1540anxiety,checkin,mankindfoundation,mankindgroup,mkp,sharingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-honest-with-myself-dennis-l-schulte--49942695
There is some GREAT discussion about relapse, white-knuckling & willpower only, the use of humour in recovery and the importance of community and connection.

In his own words:
"Battled AUD for the better part of a decade. In that time racked up ~20 trips to detox, 4 rehabs and a few IOPs - only one completed (my last).
I'm now 2.5 years clean. I used Antabuse as an aid, but also therapy, and literature, I did my AA steps, and re-established and maintain a spiritual connection."

Topics include:
- drinking at home & in isolation and how that shifted things
- being let go from a job, only to find a better job days later (which added to the "justifications pile")
- ego getting in the way of recovery
- working through impulses

- a rock bottom moment on Halloween 2019 that sparked his 2.5+ years sober
- reestablishing a spiritual side
- the power of awareness and "rewinding" of "fast-forwarding" the tape
- the a-ha moment of 'being honest with myself'

Great, relatable stuff here. Thank you to Dennis!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49942695Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt GardinerI met Dennis in the Reddit sober community - I am very happy that he had the opportunity to come on and share his tenacious story of recovery. There is some GREAT discussion about relapse, white-knuckling & willpower only, the use of humour in...
There is some GREAT discussion about relapse, white-knuckling & willpower only, the use of humour in recovery and the importance of community and connection.

In his own words:
"Battled AUD for the better part of a decade. In that time racked up ~20 trips to detox, 4 rehabs and a few IOPs - only one completed (my last).
I'm now 2.5 years clean. I used Antabuse as an aid, but also therapy, and literature, I did my AA steps, and re-established and maintain a spiritual connection."

Topics include:
- drinking at home & in isolation and how that shifted things
- being let go from a job, only to find a better job days later (which added to the "justifications pile")
- ego getting in the way of recovery
- working through impulses

- a rock bottom moment on Halloween 2019 that sparked his 2.5+ years sober
- reestablishing a spiritual side
- the power of awareness and "rewinding" of "fast-forwarding" the tape
- the a-ha moment of 'being honest with myself'

Great, relatable stuff here. Thank you to Dennis!]]>3016aa,alcoholabuse,awareness,beinghonestwithmyself,comparison,detox,ego,honesty,recovery,rehab,spiritualityfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/myself-in-other-people-s-stories-kris-oyen--50191661I am honoured to have him on today to flip the roles to allow him to tell his amazing story.

A little about Kris:
Kris Oyen is the media coordinator and one of the podcast host for Recovery Elevator. In the summer of 2017 Kris was on the brink of losing his family. His drinking has escalated to a dangerous level, and his behavior was more reckless than ever. With the help of outpatient treatment, 12 step recovery, spiritual mentorship, and an online community, Kris was able to start the process of returning to his true self.

His continued involvement in the online support community, Café RE, has led to him taking the mic as one of the hosts of the Recovery Elevator Podcast. He continues to be a leader in the online community, and enjoys meeting up with members face-to-face whenever possible.

In his free time, Kris volunteers at his local church by live-streaming services and leading small groups. He loves spending time with his best friend and wife Aimee, their two children, and their dog. They are a camping and boating family who take full advantage of the short North Dakota summers.

Find Kris:
✅ @krisoyen IG
✅ @recoveryelevator IG
✅ www.recoveryelevator.com

Recovery Elevator has been a huge part of my recovery.
I highly recommend you check it out if you haven't.

I also highly recommend Paul Churchill's book "Alcohol is Sh*t". (Paul is the founding father of Recovery Elevator).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50191661Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt GardinerKris is one of the hosts of my FAVE sobriety podcast, 'Recovery Elevator'! I am honoured to have him on today to flip the roles to allow him to tell his amazing story. A little about Kris: Kris Oyen is the media coordinator and one of the...I am honoured to have him on today to flip the roles to allow him to tell his amazing story.

A little about Kris:
Kris Oyen is the media coordinator and one of the podcast host for Recovery Elevator. In the summer of 2017 Kris was on the brink of losing his family. His drinking has escalated to a dangerous level, and his behavior was more reckless than ever. With the help of outpatient treatment, 12 step recovery, spiritual mentorship, and an online community, Kris was able to start the process of returning to his true self.

His continued involvement in the online support community, Café RE, has led to him taking the mic as one of the hosts of the Recovery Elevator Podcast. He continues to be a leader in the online community, and enjoys meeting up with members face-to-face whenever possible.

In his free time, Kris volunteers at his local church by live-streaming services and leading small groups. He loves spending time with his best friend and wife Aimee, their two children, and their dog. They are a camping and boating family who take full advantage of the short North Dakota summers.

Find Kris:
✅ @krisoyen IG
✅ @recoveryelevator IG
✅ www.recoveryelevator.com

Recovery Elevator has been a huge part of my recovery.
I highly recommend you check it out if you haven't.

I also highly recommend Paul Churchill's book "Alcohol is Sh*t". (Paul is the founding father of Recovery Elevator).]]>3604alcoholfree,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sound-therapy-holistic-health-mayara-souza--49850517
(**special shout-out to the American gypC Podcast for introducing Mayara and me!)

Her bio:
"Mayara grew up in Brazil and she had to overcome a very adverse and traumatic childhood. She has a history of physical, mental and sexual abuse that led her into an intense dependency on alcohol since her early years. Mayara finally moved to America in her mid twenties when she started her healing process that continues to evolve every day. Today, after a decade of healing work and extensive research on trauma and consciousness, she is a certified Sound Therapist and uses acoustic sound to relax the nervous system helping her clients to release emotions that might be trapped somewhere in the body causing mental, physical, and emotional unbalance and distress."

Topics include:
- poor background
- growing up with a scarcity mentality
- her father passed away at age 37 (she was only 4)

- got into drinking in her early teens
- had a fantasy to move to the USA through movies
- alcohol was a tool to escape

- moved to USA in her mid-20s
- she discovered she had been drinking to erase the trauma of her childhood
- going on a big journey of heeling and self-discovery

- why do we meditate?
- "hygiene for the mind"
- allowing flexibility to your daily routines

Find Mayara online 👀
✅ https://mayara-souza.com
✅ https://www.instagram.com/iammayarasouza
✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClMY0Xiib8HkYUwkDs7RMyw
✅ https://www.facebook.com/mayarasouzaholisticwellness

PS: Mayara has a 30-Day Challenge for you at the end of the podcast!!
Make sure you listen to the end!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49850517Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:00:01 +0000Matt GardinerToday, we talk about Sound Therapy & Holistic Health with my guest - Mayara Souza! (**special shout-out to the American gypC Podcast for introducing Mayara and me!) Her bio: "Mayara grew up in Brazil and she had to overcome a very adverse and...
(**special shout-out to the American gypC Podcast for introducing Mayara and me!)

Her bio:
"Mayara grew up in Brazil and she had to overcome a very adverse and traumatic childhood. She has a history of physical, mental and sexual abuse that led her into an intense dependency on alcohol since her early years. Mayara finally moved to America in her mid twenties when she started her healing process that continues to evolve every day. Today, after a decade of healing work and extensive research on trauma and consciousness, she is a certified Sound Therapist and uses acoustic sound to relax the nervous system helping her clients to release emotions that might be trapped somewhere in the body causing mental, physical, and emotional unbalance and distress."

Topics include:
- poor background
- growing up with a scarcity mentality
- her father passed away at age 37 (she was only 4)

- got into drinking in her early teens
- had a fantasy to move to the USA through movies
- alcohol was a tool to escape

- moved to USA in her mid-20s
- she discovered she had been drinking to erase the trauma of her childhood
- going on a big journey of heeling and self-discovery

- why do we meditate?
- "hygiene for the mind"
- allowing flexibility to your daily routines

Find Mayara online 👀
✅ https://mayara-souza.com
✅ https://www.instagram.com/iammayarasouza
✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClMY0Xiib8HkYUwkDs7RMyw
✅ https://www.facebook.com/mayarasouzaholisticwellness

PS: Mayara has a 30-Day Challenge for you at the end of the podcast!!
Make sure you listen to the end!]]>3446allow,balance,biofield,chakra,chakrahealing,healing,holistichealth,meditation,recovery,sober,sobriety,soundtherapy,traumafalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recovery-roadmap-presents-dry-july-31-day-challenge--50333932
I give an in-depth breakdown of what you can expect if you choose to partake in my upcoming 'Dry July' Challenge!

OVERVIEW:
X5 Group Calls (every Friday)
X2 1-on-1 Storywork Coaching calls (you pick when!)
X4 Sunday morning events (see below)
A 5-module/26 lesson online course (completed by end of 31 days)
31 days of 30min/day Challenge (body, mind, spirit activities = 10min/activity)
Daily check-ins: you’ll post a video of 1-5min on the private Facebook page

**for more on this challenge, view this Google Doc:
✅ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GOXH0ucTklbhvIhPZiRGyuSl_beputbOdlBRIaBcKWs/edit?usp=sharing]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50333932Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:14:41 +0000Matt GardinerHere is another bonus episode for you all. I give an in-depth breakdown of what you can expect if you choose to partake in my upcoming 'Dry July' Challenge! OVERVIEW: X5 Group Calls (every Friday) X2 1-on-1 Storywork Coaching calls (you pick...
I give an in-depth breakdown of what you can expect if you choose to partake in my upcoming 'Dry July' Challenge!

OVERVIEW:
X5 Group Calls (every Friday)
X2 1-on-1 Storywork Coaching calls (you pick when!)
X4 Sunday morning events (see below)
A 5-module/26 lesson online course (completed by end of 31 days)
31 days of 30min/day Challenge (body, mind, spirit activities = 10min/activity)
Daily check-ins: you’ll post a video of 1-5min on the private Facebook page

**for more on this challenge, view this Google Doc:
✅ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GOXH0ucTklbhvIhPZiRGyuSl_beputbOdlBRIaBcKWs/edit?usp=sharing]]>80530daychallenge,31daychallenge,bodymindspirit,dryjuly,mentalhealth,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-models-the-daily-check-in--50333930
In this episode, I model what a daily check-in looks and sounds like:
- I start by taking a few deep, intentional breaths
- I then do a body scan and describe what the sensations feel like in my body, with context
- Then I articulate how I am feeling, emotionally, with some acknowledgement of external circumstances that may be colouring my emotions.

Checking in like this is a very worthwhile, grounding thing to do.

It will be a part of my upcoming 31-day "Dry July" Challenge that I am hosting, as well (more on that in the next episode).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50333930Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:10:31 +0000Matt GardinerApologies for the late episode! I intended on getting this one out on my usual Thursday release day. In this episode, I model what a daily check-in looks and sounds like: - I start by taking a few deep, intentional breaths - I then do a body...
In this episode, I model what a daily check-in looks and sounds like:
- I start by taking a few deep, intentional breaths
- I then do a body scan and describe what the sensations feel like in my body, with context
- Then I articulate how I am feeling, emotionally, with some acknowledgement of external circumstances that may be colouring my emotions.

Checking in like this is a very worthwhile, grounding thing to do.

It will be a part of my upcoming 31-day "Dry July" Challenge that I am hosting, as well (more on that in the next episode).]]>1142alcoholfree,awareness,bodyscan,checkin,dryjuly,mindfulness,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deeper-meaning-zack-wisehall-soberlestr--49835946Fantastic timing. Congrats to you, my friend.

In his own words:
"Sober 20-something from Leicester, UK who posts his personal development journey and tips for a thriving sober life!"
@soberlestr

Topics include:
- Divorced parents at age 2
- bullying in primary school
- living a split life between parents' houses
- developing people-pleasing traits very early in life
- being a shy & quiet kid
- Mom was an artistic, free-spirit
- Dad was more structured

- First drink at 12 years old at one of Mom's parties
- Grew up quickly
- Found drinking made it "easier to talk to people"
- Being the one that got his friends into drinking during high school
- The development of drinking as a crutch
- Environment & culture as a factor

- Becoming a musician as a way to find a way to be extroverted
- Using drink to quiet the mind
- Living the musician rock & roll lifestyle
- walking out of a venue, right off stage after a sloppy performance

- Living 2 distinctly different lives (sober v using)
- The use of self-help books from early on
- Grey-area drinking, and becoming a problematic drunk
- A walk in nature with his mom that changed his perspective

- Getting beaten up by a group of 6 at a McDonalds
- Moving to London to go to music school
- Going from a big fish in a small pond to the opposite in London
- Drinking really escalating in the big city
- Moving back home

- Meeting his fiancé
- Slowly changing his habits for the better
- The pandemic started to shift things
- October 2020 taking on the 75Hard Challenge

https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info

Sober Date of January 2, 2021!

Zack is looking to have impact, especially to males his age, or younger that are tired of the drinking culture in the UK.

Check him out!!
Thanks Zack 🙏]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49835946Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:05:02 +0000Matt GardinerZack calls in on his Day 500! Fantastic timing. Congrats to you, my friend. In his own words: "Sober 20-something from Leicester, UK who posts his personal development journey and tips for a thriving sober life!" @soberlestr Topics include:...Fantastic timing. Congrats to you, my friend.

In his own words:
"Sober 20-something from Leicester, UK who posts his personal development journey and tips for a thriving sober life!"
@soberlestr

Topics include:
- Divorced parents at age 2
- bullying in primary school
- living a split life between parents' houses
- developing people-pleasing traits very early in life
- being a shy & quiet kid
- Mom was an artistic, free-spirit
- Dad was more structured

- First drink at 12 years old at one of Mom's parties
- Grew up quickly
- Found drinking made it "easier to talk to people"
- Being the one that got his friends into drinking during high school
- The development of drinking as a crutch
- Environment & culture as a factor

- Becoming a musician as a way to find a way to be extroverted
- Using drink to quiet the mind
- Living the musician rock & roll lifestyle
- walking out of a venue, right off stage after a sloppy performance

- Living 2 distinctly different lives (sober v using)
- The use of self-help books from early on
- Grey-area drinking, and becoming a problematic drunk
- A walk in nature with his mom that changed his perspective

- Getting beaten up by a group of 6 at a McDonalds
- Moving to London to go to music school
- Going from a big fish in a small pond to the opposite in London
- Drinking really escalating in the big city
- Moving back home

- Meeting his fiancé
- Slowly changing his habits for the better
- The pandemic started to shift things
- October 2020 taking on the 75Hard Challenge

https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info

Sober Date of January 2, 2021!

Zack is looking to have impact, especially to males his age, or younger that are tired of the drinking culture in the UK.

Check him out!!
Thanks Zack 🙏]]>569975hard,alcoholfree,personaldevelopment,recovery,sober,sobermusician,sobriety,uksoberfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/healing-anxiety-without-justin-vanbuskirk-part-1-3--50205654
I really dig what he is doing with his work as a holistic lifestyle coach who specializes in anxiety.

In this episode, we talk about our experience in Strong Coach, his origins in anxiety and what led him to be able to open up after years of avoidance and keeping to himself.

Justin also flexes some of his very capable coaching muscles on topics such as proper eating habits, how powerful breath work can be, and some other anxiety management tips.

We also talk about counselling, support groups, holistic healing and many other topics!

This episode is not specifically to do with alcohol, but there are so many parallels - I imagine you will get a lot out of it!

Find Justin:
✅ www.instagram.com/justin.vanbuskirk/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50205654Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:50:02 +0000Matt GardinerJustin and I were in the same business mentoring program (Strong Coach). I really dig what he is doing with his work as a holistic lifestyle coach who specializes in anxiety. In this episode, we talk about our experience in Strong Coach, his...
I really dig what he is doing with his work as a holistic lifestyle coach who specializes in anxiety.

In this episode, we talk about our experience in Strong Coach, his origins in anxiety and what led him to be able to open up after years of avoidance and keeping to himself.

Justin also flexes some of his very capable coaching muscles on topics such as proper eating habits, how powerful breath work can be, and some other anxiety management tips.

We also talk about counselling, support groups, holistic healing and many other topics!

This episode is not specifically to do with alcohol, but there are so many parallels - I imagine you will get a lot out of it!

Find Justin:
✅ www.instagram.com/justin.vanbuskirk/]]>3762anxiety,chekinstitute,holistic,holistichealing,mankindfoundation,mkp,paulchek,sharing,supportgroupsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/become-a-miracle-beau-payne--49761840What an incredible story.

I am so honoured to have had Beau on the show to tell his story of a heart-wrenching childhood into a heavily addicted adulthood into a 5+ year story of sobriety and redemption.

This episode is absolutely riveting. It is a must-listen.

Beau's bio:
"Beau Payne started out as a promising MLB prospect drafted by the Florida Marlins but his life and career were derailed due to childhood trauma, abuse, drugs and alcohol. Beau battled a longtime addiction to benzodiazepines, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, alcohol and more. His addictions led him to homelessness on the streets, detox clinics, rehabs and many years in jails and prisons. Since his last use, Beau finally surrendered to his disease and was able to get the help he needed to start his journey of redemption. He has been clean and sober since 2016 and his number one passion in life is to stay clean and sober and pass on his story to others in hopes that they don’t have to travel the path he travelled and become the recovery miracle that is out there waiting for them."

Find Beau 👀
✅ @soberbeau (IG)
✅ teamleadershiponline.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49761840Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt GardinerWow. What an incredible story. I am so honoured to have had Beau on the show to tell his story of a heart-wrenching childhood into a heavily addicted adulthood into a 5+ year story of sobriety and redemption. This episode is absolutely...What an incredible story.

I am so honoured to have had Beau on the show to tell his story of a heart-wrenching childhood into a heavily addicted adulthood into a 5+ year story of sobriety and redemption.

This episode is absolutely riveting. It is a must-listen.

Beau's bio:
"Beau Payne started out as a promising MLB prospect drafted by the Florida Marlins but his life and career were derailed due to childhood trauma, abuse, drugs and alcohol. Beau battled a longtime addiction to benzodiazepines, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, alcohol and more. His addictions led him to homelessness on the streets, detox clinics, rehabs and many years in jails and prisons. Since his last use, Beau finally surrendered to his disease and was able to get the help he needed to start his journey of redemption. He has been clean and sober since 2016 and his number one passion in life is to stay clean and sober and pass on his story to others in hopes that they don’t have to travel the path he travelled and become the recovery miracle that is out there waiting for them."

Find Beau 👀
✅ @soberbeau (IG)
✅ teamleadershiponline.com]]>3483abuse,abusiveparent,addiction,alcohol,childhoodtrauma,drugs,heroin,mlb,prison,recovery,redemption,sober,sobriety,sports,trauma,vancouvertrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sober-chi-paul-sheffer--49751111
Paul has an amazing story of recovery (30+ years, I might add!!) that is anchored and paralleled by his 30 years of Tai Chi.

Paul's life was falling apart in the late 80s, and his body was in a really unhealthy spot - which he assumed was to do with his drinking. After a year of sobriety, his poor health condition remained until one day someone suggested he may have Lyme Disease.

This was the case! The medical professionals were able to track the Disease to 1989, so he had been living with it for a few years by the time he found out.

Tai Chi, and its many health benefits, have been a huge factor in Paul's ability to live and thrive despite Lyme Disease.

In his own words:
"30 plus years sober, chef, Tai Chi Guy, Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead-head, music lover, lover of animals( including people), outdoors, art history, books, sculpture, photography, FUN
advanced."

Paul has some wonderful analogies (wait for the Softball analogy!) and some excellent insight into what 30+ years sober looks and feels like.

This is a great interview - I imagine you will enjoy it as much as I did!

I highly recommend giving Paul a follow on IG!!
✅ sober_on_the_road]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49751111Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:00:01 +0000Matt Gardiner'Sober Chi' is here & it's here to stay! Paul has an amazing story of recovery (30+ years, I might add!!) that is anchored and paralleled by his 30 years of Tai Chi. Paul's life was falling apart in the late 80s, and his body was in a really...
Paul has an amazing story of recovery (30+ years, I might add!!) that is anchored and paralleled by his 30 years of Tai Chi.

Paul's life was falling apart in the late 80s, and his body was in a really unhealthy spot - which he assumed was to do with his drinking. After a year of sobriety, his poor health condition remained until one day someone suggested he may have Lyme Disease.

This was the case! The medical professionals were able to track the Disease to 1989, so he had been living with it for a few years by the time he found out.

Tai Chi, and its many health benefits, have been a huge factor in Paul's ability to live and thrive despite Lyme Disease.

In his own words:
"30 plus years sober, chef, Tai Chi Guy, Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead-head, music lover, lover of animals( including people), outdoors, art history, books, sculpture, photography, FUN
advanced."

Paul has some wonderful analogies (wait for the Softball analogy!) and some excellent insight into what 30+ years sober looks and feels like.

This is a great interview - I imagine you will enjoy it as much as I did!

I highly recommend giving Paul a follow on IG!!
✅ sober_on_the_road]]>314930yearssober,alcoholfree,gratefuldead,lymedisease,recovery,restaurantlife,sober,soberchi,soberontheroad,sobriety,taichifalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-a-lot-to-unpack-austen-washington--49733613
At the time of recording Austen is recovering from a knee operation, which she has dubbed "Robo-Leg".

Austen and I have a fun & dynamic conversation that covers a lot of ground!

In her own words:
"My name is Austen, I am 24 years old, and a former party girl and adult entertainer. I have been struggling with addiction for over 10 years. My sober date is 3/5/2022. I am recovering loudly and proudly for those suffering in silence. Feel free to reach out to me either on Instagram or my contact page on my blog!"

✅ Instagram: @sober.asa
✅ Blog: soberasa.com

Topics include:
- kombucha
- coming from a divorced family
- lots of alcohol around her growing up
- getting caught in the wrong crowd around age 14
- saying to herself "This is going to be a big problem for me"

- got into cocaine around the age 19
- abusive boyfriend
- becoming a dancer at the clubs
- an 8-ball a day habit
- a hospital visit
- a suicidal period
- 1 month in jail

- the pros and cons of AA
- consciousness and human potential
- lucid dreaming

Roadmap for Recovery:
Online sober communities, ReFrame app, daily check-ins, meditation, EFT tapping.

Austen is an awesome person, I am very glad she came on the show!!

**Stick around for the last part of the show - we have a special guest pop on!! (hint - it's DANA KRULL!!)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49733613Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt GardinerWelcome, Sober.Asa to the show!! At the time of recording Austen is recovering from a knee operation, which she has dubbed "Robo-Leg". Austen and I have a fun & dynamic conversation that covers a lot of ground! In her own words: "My name...
At the time of recording Austen is recovering from a knee operation, which she has dubbed "Robo-Leg".

Austen and I have a fun & dynamic conversation that covers a lot of ground!

In her own words:
"My name is Austen, I am 24 years old, and a former party girl and adult entertainer. I have been struggling with addiction for over 10 years. My sober date is 3/5/2022. I am recovering loudly and proudly for those suffering in silence. Feel free to reach out to me either on Instagram or my contact page on my blog!"

✅ Instagram: @sober.asa
✅ Blog: soberasa.com

Topics include:
- kombucha
- coming from a divorced family
- lots of alcohol around her growing up
- getting caught in the wrong crowd around age 14
- saying to herself "This is going to be a big problem for me"

- got into cocaine around the age 19
- abusive boyfriend
- becoming a dancer at the clubs
- an 8-ball a day habit
- a hospital visit
- a suicidal period
- 1 month in jail

- the pros and cons of AA
- consciousness and human potential
- lucid dreaming

Roadmap for Recovery:
Online sober communities, ReFrame app, daily check-ins, meditation, EFT tapping.

Austen is an awesome person, I am very glad she came on the show!!

**Stick around for the last part of the show - we have a special guest pop on!! (hint - it's DANA KRULL!!)]]>4055recovery,sober,soberoutloud,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-my-why-meagan--49668416This episode branches off from the alcohol (although that is still part of her recovery story).

Meagan is a fentanyl OD survivor. She had taken a pill that was laced with a dangerous amount of the substance and it nearly killed her.

The story is absolutely amazing and I am so honoured to have had Meagan here to be so open about it.

✅ https://www.instagram.com/recovcirce/
✅ Recovcirces.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49668416Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:10:02 +0000Matt GardinerWelcome, Meagan to the show! This episode branches off from the alcohol (although that is still part of her recovery story). Meagan is a fentanyl OD survivor. She had taken a pill that was laced with a dangerous amount of the substance and it nearly...This episode branches off from the alcohol (although that is still part of her recovery story).

Meagan is a fentanyl OD survivor. She had taken a pill that was laced with a dangerous amount of the substance and it nearly killed her.

The story is absolutely amazing and I am so honoured to have had Meagan here to be so open about it.

✅ https://www.instagram.com/recovcirce/
✅ Recovcirces.com]]>2763addiction,alcoholfree,drugfree,fentanyl,mystical,overdose,overdosesurvivor,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-can-do-this-sober-fraser-franks--49668411
In his own words:

Fraser Franks
Trying to live, love and learn more every day ❤️🙏🏼
Alcohol-Free 🌅
Dad, husband, speaker, writer, athlete & former Professional footballer.
www.asipofsobriety.com

FRASER has an incredible story, I cannot wait to share this with you all.
(He has agreed to come back for a Part 2, you will soon see why...)

Fraser is a retired pro football (soccer to you North Americans ;)

He was forced to retire at the peak of his career, at the age of 28. While playing in the most high-profile game of his career, Fraser began to feel light-headed and weak in the legs. He pulled himself out of the game.

As fate would have it - he would spend a decent period of time in the hospital as he was diagnosed with a heart condition.
His life changed in an instant.
His boyhood dream and his career were tragically cut short.

However, Fraser still has his life!
He and his wife had their baby girl 1 month after his forced retirement.

Topics include:
- Fraser did not have his 1st drink until age 19
- had the idea "alcohol is bad for you" drilled into him at an early age
- his dream of being a football star (from age 5) kept him wary of alcohol
- there was often the question "are you going to drink when you're older" from his peers
- he found himself not getting invited out for parties after turning them down enough times

- he started to get the perception he was "missing out"
- Fraser was quite shy around girls and in social settings, alcohol gave him "confidence"
- initially, he had a lot of guilt
- he had an "off switch" at first

- he went to 8 different football clubs over his career, which allowed him chances to reinvent himself
- he met his wife in his mid-20s (they've been married for 8 years)
- drinking ramped up at home after his forced retirement
- he began to hide the alcohol around the house, and desire time alone for drinking

Finally, Fraser heard a podcast with the guest of a retired cricket player that had a similar story to him. This podcast episode resonates with Fraser so much, he came clean.

There was one more bump along the way where Fraser attempted moderation after his first sobriety, only to fall into his old patterns.

Ever since then Fraser has been clean & sober and proud of it! He is using his story to inspire others.

At around the 6-month sober mark, Fraser discovered that he CAN do everything he used to need alcohol for...and he can do it sober.

Great stuff here.

✅ https://www.instagram.com/fraserfranks/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49668411Mon, 30 May 2022 13:00:03 +0000Matt GardinerCalling in from (near) Manchester, UK!! ...it is my pleasure to welcome FRASER FRANKS to the show. In his own words: Fraser Franks Trying to live, love and learn more every day ❤️🙏🏼 Alcohol-Free 🌅 Dad, husband, speaker, writer, athlete &...
In his own words:

Fraser Franks
Trying to live, love and learn more every day ❤️🙏🏼
Alcohol-Free 🌅
Dad, husband, speaker, writer, athlete & former Professional footballer.
www.asipofsobriety.com

FRASER has an incredible story, I cannot wait to share this with you all.
(He has agreed to come back for a Part 2, you will soon see why...)

Fraser is a retired pro football (soccer to you North Americans ;)

He was forced to retire at the peak of his career, at the age of 28. While playing in the most high-profile game of his career, Fraser began to feel light-headed and weak in the legs. He pulled himself out of the game.

As fate would have it - he would spend a decent period of time in the hospital as he was diagnosed with a heart condition.
His life changed in an instant.
His boyhood dream and his career were tragically cut short.

However, Fraser still has his life!
He and his wife had their baby girl 1 month after his forced retirement.

Topics include:
- Fraser did not have his 1st drink until age 19
- had the idea "alcohol is bad for you" drilled into him at an early age
- his dream of being a football star (from age 5) kept him wary of alcohol
- there was often the question "are you going to drink when you're older" from his peers
- he found himself not getting invited out for parties after turning them down enough times

- he started to get the perception he was "missing out"
- Fraser was quite shy around girls and in social settings, alcohol gave him "confidence"
- initially, he had a lot of guilt
- he had an "off switch" at first

- he went to 8 different football clubs over his career, which allowed him chances to reinvent himself
- he met his wife in his mid-20s (they've been married for 8 years)
- drinking ramped up at home after his forced retirement
- he began to hide the alcohol around the house, and desire time alone for drinking

Finally, Fraser heard a podcast with the guest of a retired cricket player that had a similar story to him. This podcast episode resonates with Fraser so much, he came clean.

There was one more bump along the way where Fraser attempted moderation after his first sobriety, only to fall into his old patterns.

Ever since then Fraser has been clean & sober and proud of it! He is using his story to inspire others.

At around the 6-month sober mark, Fraser discovered that he CAN do everything he used to need alcohol for...and he can do it sober.

Great stuff here.

✅ https://www.instagram.com/fraserfranks/]]>2886alcoholfree,football,forcedretirement,recovery,sober,sobermovement,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accepting-my-path-john-maurer--49653476
(**apologies for the audio dropping out a few times during the interview - the mountain wifi gets a bit spotty haha)

John is happily married and the proud father of 2 sons (ages 5 and 1).
He is a pro trumpet player and a full-time SAH dad.

A big part of John's trauma and patterns come from the fact his mother passed away when he was 8 years old. As a result, John spent a great deal of his life keeping emotions buried inside him - which is where alcohol comes in...

John's story with alcohol started off harmless enough - every other day, only after a "good day", etc etc
Darkness started to creep in as John found his life out of sync with his own vision for himself and his life.
He was making decisions but was having a hard time accepting them.

Topics include:
- Irish/German bloodline
- father was a binge drinker in John's early years
- rough childhood due to his mother passing,
- using music as an outlet
- picking up the trumpet in middle school,
- finding that he was imitating the 'musician lifestyle' of drinking,

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
- George Bernard Shaw

- looking more forward to getting smashed than performing
- more about "the hang" than the music
- a long-distance relationship with his wife-to-be,
- taking a dream music gig that was 4+ hrs away from home
- having a hard time accepting the decisions that were made
- composing & recording a concept album for his son
- denial...

Recipe for recovery:
-In Feb 2017 John & wife 1st son came into the world.
-John heard a quote on a podcast about why one of his heroes stopped drinking after his son was born: "I didn't want to be a loser father".
- Physical activity helped John get the buried emotions out of his system, to confront and address them (BJJ, swimming, running)

John's sober date is Oct 23rd, 2019.
His life has changed 180 degrees for the positive!

This is truly an amazing story of recovery and redemption.

👀 https://www.instagram.com/johnmaurer/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49653476Thu, 26 May 2022 14:15:02 +0000Matt GardinerJohn joins the show, tonight, calling in from the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania! (**apologies for the audio dropping out a few times during the interview - the mountain wifi gets a bit spotty haha) John is happily married and the proud...
(**apologies for the audio dropping out a few times during the interview - the mountain wifi gets a bit spotty haha)

John is happily married and the proud father of 2 sons (ages 5 and 1).
He is a pro trumpet player and a full-time SAH dad.

A big part of John's trauma and patterns come from the fact his mother passed away when he was 8 years old. As a result, John spent a great deal of his life keeping emotions buried inside him - which is where alcohol comes in...

John's story with alcohol started off harmless enough - every other day, only after a "good day", etc etc
Darkness started to creep in as John found his life out of sync with his own vision for himself and his life.
He was making decisions but was having a hard time accepting them.

Topics include:
- Irish/German bloodline
- father was a binge drinker in John's early years
- rough childhood due to his mother passing,
- using music as an outlet
- picking up the trumpet in middle school,
- finding that he was imitating the 'musician lifestyle' of drinking,

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
- George Bernard Shaw

- looking more forward to getting smashed than performing
- more about "the hang" than the music
- a long-distance relationship with his wife-to-be,
- taking a dream music gig that was 4+ hrs away from home
- having a hard time accepting the decisions that were made
- composing & recording a concept album for his son
- denial...

Recipe for recovery:
-In Feb 2017 John & wife 1st son came into the world.
-John heard a quote on a podcast about why one of his heroes stopped drinking after his son was born: "I didn't want to be a loser father".
- Physical activity helped John get the buried emotions out of his system, to confront and address them (BJJ, swimming, running)

John's sober date is Oct 23rd, 2019.
His life has changed 180 degrees for the positive!

This is truly an amazing story of recovery and redemption.

👀 https://www.instagram.com/johnmaurer/]]>5294alcoholfree,bjj,music,recovery,sober,sobriety,stayathomedad,trumpetfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mind-aligned-adriane-dailey--49647655
Topics include:
Drinking heavily in high school, different homes growing up, low self-esteem, "drinking guys under the table", a few hospital visits for alcohol poisoning,
her first AA visit at age 24, a co-dependent drinking buddy in college, "When did this stop being fun",
becoming sober at age 27, detox, rehab, sober living for 8 months.

Then Adriane turned to exercise and read 'A New Earth' by Eckhart Tolle and something just clicked for her.

We then got into plant medicine, the pettiness of ego, and a willingness to learn and grow.

The back half of the conversation is incredibly fascinating as Adriane explains, in-depth, what her form of hypnotherapy is and how it works.

In her own words:
"I started a business at the beginning of this year with a focus on helping people get and stay sober. I use a very effective method of hypnosis which allows people to address the cause of the behaviour and break free from the problem. We rely on mainstream solutions to our problems that are quite ineffective and keep us coming back for more. All of our problems are in the subconscious mind, yet the solutions we turn to address the problem as if it's a conscious problem.
I myself have been sober for over 9 years after a real struggle in putting alcohol down and am hoping I can effectively help people in their path."

Find Adriane online:
✅ www.mindalignedhypnosis.com
✅ facebook.com/adriane.dailey
✅ Instagram.com/adrianedailey.mindaligned/
✅ Linkedin.com/in/adriane-dailey-b73489228/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49647655Mon, 23 May 2022 13:00:01 +0000Matt GardinerAdriane has quite the story from her triumph over alcohol addiction to her hypnosis practice that helps those in recovery! Topics include: Drinking heavily in high school, different homes growing up, low self-esteem, "drinking guys under the...
Topics include:
Drinking heavily in high school, different homes growing up, low self-esteem, "drinking guys under the table", a few hospital visits for alcohol poisoning,
her first AA visit at age 24, a co-dependent drinking buddy in college, "When did this stop being fun",
becoming sober at age 27, detox, rehab, sober living for 8 months.

Then Adriane turned to exercise and read 'A New Earth' by Eckhart Tolle and something just clicked for her.

We then got into plant medicine, the pettiness of ego, and a willingness to learn and grow.

The back half of the conversation is incredibly fascinating as Adriane explains, in-depth, what her form of hypnotherapy is and how it works.

In her own words:
"I started a business at the beginning of this year with a focus on helping people get and stay sober. I use a very effective method of hypnosis which allows people to address the cause of the behaviour and break free from the problem. We rely on mainstream solutions to our problems that are quite ineffective and keep us coming back for more. All of our problems are in the subconscious mind, yet the solutions we turn to address the problem as if it's a conscious problem.
I myself have been sober for over 9 years after a real struggle in putting alcohol down and am hoping I can effectively help people in their path."

Find Adriane online:
✅ www.mindalignedhypnosis.com
✅ facebook.com/adriane.dailey
✅ Instagram.com/adrianedailey.mindaligned/
✅ Linkedin.com/in/adriane-dailey-b73489228/]]>3033alcoholfree,alcoholism,hypnosis,hypnotherapy,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-authentic-self-ian-mcgee--49645793He is 18+ months sober and is living his best, authentic life!

If you follow Ian on IG (which I highly recommend @sober_fitness_living) you will know that Ian has had a massive body transformation over these past 2 years.
That is just the cherry on the top for Ian, though, as you will hear - he champions the mental health side of physical activity more than anything else!

Topics include:
Coming from a working-class family, the youngest of 3 kids, heralded as the "Saviour" of the family due to his good behaviour, how he became a people-pleaser as a result,
having a feeling of not being wanted, not fitting in,
his love affair with vodka, the "confidence" he got from drinking,
a 2.5-year sober stint in his mid-20s (and what knocked him off that path),
being a chameleon in social settings, being gay in the '80s.

...not being able to see how great his life was in the depths of his addiction, how alcohol led to drug use, hiding drinks around the house, rotating liquor stores so the vendors didn't think he was a daily drinker,
and how the lockdown sped up his self-destructive behaviour to the point he had to make a decision...

Recipe for recovery:
AA, painting, gym and nutrition, therapy, journaling, setting boundaries (saying "no").

I will paraphrase one of the best quote from Ian:
"I know I have another relapse in me, but I don't think I have another recovery". Wow.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49645793Thu, 19 May 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt GardinerIan joins the show from Darlington, England. He is 18+ months sober and is living his best, authentic life! If you follow Ian on IG (which I highly recommend @sober_fitness_living) you will know that Ian has had a massive body transformation over...He is 18+ months sober and is living his best, authentic life!

If you follow Ian on IG (which I highly recommend @sober_fitness_living) you will know that Ian has had a massive body transformation over these past 2 years.
That is just the cherry on the top for Ian, though, as you will hear - he champions the mental health side of physical activity more than anything else!

Topics include:
Coming from a working-class family, the youngest of 3 kids, heralded as the "Saviour" of the family due to his good behaviour, how he became a people-pleaser as a result,
having a feeling of not being wanted, not fitting in,
his love affair with vodka, the "confidence" he got from drinking,
a 2.5-year sober stint in his mid-20s (and what knocked him off that path),
being a chameleon in social settings, being gay in the '80s.

...not being able to see how great his life was in the depths of his addiction, how alcohol led to drug use, hiding drinks around the house, rotating liquor stores so the vendors didn't think he was a daily drinker,
and how the lockdown sped up his self-destructive behaviour to the point he had to make a decision...

Recipe for recovery:
AA, painting, gym and nutrition, therapy, journaling, setting boundaries (saying "no").

I will paraphrase one of the best quote from Ian:
"I know I have another relapse in me, but I don't think I have another recovery". Wow.]]>3329alcoholfree,authentic,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sober-tradesmen-john-scribner--49632921
John was introduced to 2 things at an early age: beer and the trades! His dad got him into both.
John has been sober since March 29, 2020 - his story is truly inspiring, and his life has completely turned around for the better.

Topics include:
His father dying from cirrhosis of the liver, getting a back injury at age 18 (from playing hockey) - which led to a scary 6+ years of Percocet abuse,
getting taken off the Perc's cold turkey from his doctor - which led to him scoring 4000 at a time out on the streets,
moving away from his family and hometown in 2013 to get out of the environment that fostered the addictions,
his relationship with his wife (17 years together, 15 as a married couple), his 3 girls,
how his relationships have all dramatically changed for the better over the past 2 years of sobriety, Work Hard Apparel.

John credits exercise and various sobriety podcasts, as well as the IG sober community, as the recipe for his sober successes.
The support of his loyal wife cannot be understated, either.

John is a great follow on IG - definitely seek him out!
@sober_finisher]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49632921Thu, 12 May 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt GardinerAs it turns out, John is just down the road from me! He is in a suburb just south of Edmonton, Leduc. John was introduced to 2 things at an early age: beer and the trades! His dad got him into both. John has been sober since March 29, 2020 - his...
John was introduced to 2 things at an early age: beer and the trades! His dad got him into both.
John has been sober since March 29, 2020 - his story is truly inspiring, and his life has completely turned around for the better.

Topics include:
His father dying from cirrhosis of the liver, getting a back injury at age 18 (from playing hockey) - which led to a scary 6+ years of Percocet abuse,
getting taken off the Perc's cold turkey from his doctor - which led to him scoring 4000 at a time out on the streets,
moving away from his family and hometown in 2013 to get out of the environment that fostered the addictions,
his relationship with his wife (17 years together, 15 as a married couple), his 3 girls,
how his relationships have all dramatically changed for the better over the past 2 years of sobriety, Work Hard Apparel.

John credits exercise and various sobriety podcasts, as well as the IG sober community, as the recipe for his sober successes.
The support of his loyal wife cannot be understated, either.

John is a great follow on IG - definitely seek him out!
@sober_finisher]]>2856addiction,alcoholfree,recovery,sober,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unbreakable-jojo-matchett--49627728
Jojo just passed his 1-Year this past April 7th, 2022...

He was also hit by a car back in the mid-2010s, leading him to a long road of physical recovery (learning how to walk again, slowly redeveloping mobility and strength in his right arm and hand).

Nowadays Jojo can be found at the local gym in his area of New Jersey! I highly recommend giving him a follow on IG. His posts are very inspirational!

I loved this interview. Thanks to Jojo.

Topics include:
Curiosity and boredom as what started his drinking,
His 2 DUIs and car accidents, getting hit by a car that was doing 50mph,
his college days provided a high point that was immediately self-sabotaged into a very low point,
AA, the initial addition of the gym, the discipline of working out being carried over into recovery, not talking yourself out of things,
the difference between "I have to" and "I get to".

Jojos recipe for recovery:
Spirituality, Church, journalling, and meetings.

"Paper is more patient than people."
- Anne Frank

In his own words:
"Jojo Matchett
30 yrs old
Sober date: 4.07.21

Instagram: jojo_matchett"]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49627728Mon, 09 May 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt GardinerJojo has an amazing story of recovery. In fact he has TWO amazing stories of recovery. Jojo just passed his 1-Year this past April 7th, 2022... He was also hit by a car back in the mid-2010s, leading him to a long road of physical recovery...
Jojo just passed his 1-Year this past April 7th, 2022...

He was also hit by a car back in the mid-2010s, leading him to a long road of physical recovery (learning how to walk again, slowly redeveloping mobility and strength in his right arm and hand).

Nowadays Jojo can be found at the local gym in his area of New Jersey! I highly recommend giving him a follow on IG. His posts are very inspirational!

I loved this interview. Thanks to Jojo.

Topics include:
Curiosity and boredom as what started his drinking,
His 2 DUIs and car accidents, getting hit by a car that was doing 50mph,
his college days provided a high point that was immediately self-sabotaged into a very low point,
AA, the initial addition of the gym, the discipline of working out being carried over into recovery, not talking yourself out of things,
the difference between "I have to" and "I get to".

Jojos recipe for recovery:
Spirituality, Church, journalling, and meetings.

"Paper is more patient than people."
- Anne Frank

In his own words:
"Jojo Matchett
30 yrs old
Sober date: 4.07.21

Instagram: jojo_matchett"]]>2661aa,af,alcoholfree,dui,gym,recovery,sober,sobriety,spirituality,unbreakablefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recovery-adventures-heath-a-babb--49564309
Heath and I met in the Strong Coach business mentoring program. As it turned out, we have quite a bit in common and have run fairly parallelled lives.

Heath is approaching his 16 years of alcohol-free this September!

Topics covered:
Slamming his Dad's drink at age 6, the early idea that alcohol brought people together, use & abuse of his teens, the idea of us being "allergic" to alcohol, worrying about the "drink that is right in front of you", half-assed recovery, AA, working out, adventure, you are the product of the 5 people you are closest to in your life.

Find Heath online:
✅ https://www.facebook.com/ActiveLifeHiltonHead
✅ https://www.instagram.com/activelife.hh/
✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxoGsCbonc8ZRMgzbTGvzg
✅ www.linkedin.com/in/heathababb

In his own words:
"Owner and head coach of Active Life Hilton Head.
We focus on keeping men and women like you, moving through life pain-free and full of energy."

Now offering our Power Over Parkinson's Program, designed to help those touched by Parkinson's live life as free as possible, without the fear of being in it alone".]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49564309Thu, 05 May 2022 11:55:01 +0000Matt GardinerMy good friend & mentor, Heath A Babb, joins the show today! Heath and I met in the Strong Coach business mentoring program. As it turned out, we have quite a bit in common and have run fairly parallelled lives. Heath is approaching his 16...
Heath and I met in the Strong Coach business mentoring program. As it turned out, we have quite a bit in common and have run fairly parallelled lives.

Heath is approaching his 16 years of alcohol-free this September!

Topics covered:
Slamming his Dad's drink at age 6, the early idea that alcohol brought people together, use & abuse of his teens, the idea of us being "allergic" to alcohol, worrying about the "drink that is right in front of you", half-assed recovery, AA, working out, adventure, you are the product of the 5 people you are closest to in your life.

Find Heath online:
✅ https://www.facebook.com/ActiveLifeHiltonHead
✅ https://www.instagram.com/activelife.hh/
✅ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxoGsCbonc8ZRMgzbTGvzg
✅ www.linkedin.com/in/heathababb

In his own words:
"Owner and head coach of Active Life Hilton Head.
We focus on keeping men and women like you, moving through life pain-free and full of energy."

Now offering our Power Over Parkinson's Program, designed to help those touched by Parkinson's live life as free as possible, without the fear of being in it alone".]]>2030alcoholfree,recovery,sansalcool,sober,soberlife,sobriety,wedorecoverfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coming-full-circle-chris-nellist--49564306I would like to introduce you to CHRIS NELLIST.
Chris has an incredibly inspiring story of recovery.

Topics include:
Drinking at an early age, alcoholism at age of 12, having his first child at age 15, leaving home shortly after, joining the British Army, finding out he had dyslexia, overcoming that and getting a Law degree, sobriety in 2020, detox, Antabuse, recovery nature walks, classical music!

In his own words:
"I am a 52-year-old man who became an alcoholic aged 12. Over the years it was up and down like it is for many of us, but overall a slow downward spiral.
I did achieve some things over time but also lost far too many.
In 2020 it had progressed to being none functional, so it meant drinking morning till night just to keep the withdrawals away. Suffering every morning with the dry heaving, severe shakes and even hallucinations.
In September 2020 I finally decided to look for help and spoke to my doctor. She was amazing and referred me to the local NHS addiction team. They assessed me and arranged a medically supervised detox. Then lots of support including medication and counselling.
I have been sober since and now work and have just been accepted into university to study to become a nurse."

Thank you, Chris, for your honesty and for sharing. You are a true inspiration 🙏]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49564306Mon, 02 May 2022 12:55:02 +0000Matt GardinerCalling in from Scotland!! I would like to introduce you to CHRIS NELLIST. Chris has an incredibly inspiring story of recovery. Topics include: Drinking at an early age, alcoholism at age of 12, having his first child at age 15, leaving home...I would like to introduce you to CHRIS NELLIST.
Chris has an incredibly inspiring story of recovery.

Topics include:
Drinking at an early age, alcoholism at age of 12, having his first child at age 15, leaving home shortly after, joining the British Army, finding out he had dyslexia, overcoming that and getting a Law degree, sobriety in 2020, detox, Antabuse, recovery nature walks, classical music!

In his own words:
"I am a 52-year-old man who became an alcoholic aged 12. Over the years it was up and down like it is for many of us, but overall a slow downward spiral.
I did achieve some things over time but also lost far too many.
In 2020 it had progressed to being none functional, so it meant drinking morning till night just to keep the withdrawals away. Suffering every morning with the dry heaving, severe shakes and even hallucinations.
In September 2020 I finally decided to look for help and spoke to my doctor. She was amazing and referred me to the local NHS addiction team. They assessed me and arranged a medically supervised detox. Then lots of support including medication and counselling.
I have been sober since and now work and have just been accepted into university to study to become a nurse."

Thank you, Chris, for your honesty and for sharing. You are a true inspiration 🙏]]>2632alcoholfree,alcoholism,recovery,sober,sobermovement,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-day-at-a-time-gary-k--49553208
I am honoured to have him on the show today to talk about this documentary (that was 10 years in the making!!) and many other topics.

Topics include:
AA, the 12 Step Program, how his sobriety was recently challenged in a BIG way, the science behind the addicted brain, what he in his 25+ years of experience has to say to those just starting out in their own journeys...and much MUCH more.

I imagine you will all get a lot out of this interview.
Gary WILL be back.

Find Gary K online:
✅ https://www.instagram.com/garyk_recovery/
✅ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V14vsnBSMTY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49553208Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:00:03 +0000Matt GardinerGary K has just released a documentary on his 25+ years of sobriety and recovery! I am honoured to have him on the show today to talk about this documentary (that was 10 years in the making!!) and many other topics. Topics include: AA, the 12...
I am honoured to have him on the show today to talk about this documentary (that was 10 years in the making!!) and many other topics.

Topics include:
AA, the 12 Step Program, how his sobriety was recently challenged in a BIG way, the science behind the addicted brain, what he in his 25+ years of experience has to say to those just starting out in their own journeys...and much MUCH more.

I imagine you will all get a lot out of this interview.
Gary WILL be back.

Find Gary K online:
✅ https://www.instagram.com/garyk_recovery/
✅ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V14vsnBSMTY]]>316112steps,aa,addictions,alcoholfree,recovery,sober,sobermovement,sobriety,sponserfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-kissed-alcohol-goodbye-dana-krull--49553078
We had a great time discussing his story of recovery.
I love his energy and insight, and he brought his Spirit Guide: Al the Owl 🦉.
He has lived quite the life, to say the least.
Dana has a wife and 3 boys at home, is a former military man and is a man of God.

Key topics:
Nostalgia and drinking, addiction as a coping tool, PTSD, using work to hide from feelings, doing vs being, the challenge of stillness.

Of note: I will be a guest on Dana's podcast in the coming weeks!!

Find Dana online:
✅ "I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye" (podcast)
https://anchor.fm/ikissedalcoholgoodbye
✅ www.instagram.com/ikissedalcoholgoodbye/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49553078Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:37:17 +0000Matt GardinerI am so happy to have had Dana on the show today! We had a great time discussing his story of recovery. I love his energy and insight, and he brought his Spirit Guide: Al the Owl 🦉. He has lived quite the life, to say the least. Dana has a...
We had a great time discussing his story of recovery.
I love his energy and insight, and he brought his Spirit Guide: Al the Owl 🦉.
He has lived quite the life, to say the least.
Dana has a wife and 3 boys at home, is a former military man and is a man of God.

Key topics:
Nostalgia and drinking, addiction as a coping tool, PTSD, using work to hide from feelings, doing vs being, the challenge of stillness.

Of note: I will be a guest on Dana's podcast in the coming weeks!!

Find Dana online:
✅ "I Kissed Alcohol Goodbye" (podcast)
https://anchor.fm/ikissedalcoholgoodbye
✅ www.instagram.com/ikissedalcoholgoodbye/]]>4882alcoholfree,recovery,sansalcool,sober,sobrietytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/f-ck-up-friday-i-got-this--49455067
Welcome to the first-ever "F*ck Up Friday"!

F*ck Up Friday:
Fail forwards, I always say!
You either win or you learn.
There is no true failure unless it leads to you continuing to make the same mistakes…or outright quitting.

“F*ck Up Nights” are gaining traction, worldwide.
They are events where people share their failures in a safe and supportive space - in order to normalize failure and remove the need to attach shame or hide from their failures.

We all fall flat on our faces.
If failure is not an option - then neither is success.

Please share with us - some of your perceived failures that turned into some of your greatest triumphs!

My F-Up was when I told myself "I got this!" after 3+ years of sobriety in 2015. I attempted to drink in moderation, only to have my old patterns and habits take hold.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49455067Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:05:01 +0000Matt GardinerF*ck Up Friday || "I Got This" Welcome to the first-ever "F*ck Up Friday"! F*ck Up Friday: Fail forwards, I always say! You either win or you learn. There is no true failure unless it leads to you continuing to make the same mistakes…or...
Welcome to the first-ever "F*ck Up Friday"!

F*ck Up Friday:
Fail forwards, I always say!
You either win or you learn.
There is no true failure unless it leads to you continuing to make the same mistakes…or outright quitting.

“F*ck Up Nights” are gaining traction, worldwide.
They are events where people share their failures in a safe and supportive space - in order to normalize failure and remove the need to attach shame or hide from their failures.

We all fall flat on our faces.
If failure is not an option - then neither is success.

Please share with us - some of your perceived failures that turned into some of your greatest triumphs!

My F-Up was when I told myself "I got this!" after 3+ years of sobriety in 2015. I attempted to drink in moderation, only to have my old patterns and habits take hold.]]>418addiction,alcoholfree,f*ckupnight,recovery,sansalcool,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/third-act-thursday-my-trip-back-home--49455066
In this edition of Third Act Thursday I recount the anchor for my latest sobriety streak (of over 1100 days!)
What propelled me to this decision, and what helped anchor it.

As well as the wonderful events that happened immediately after making this decision and how those have continued to affect my sobriety in a positive way.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49455066Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:05:02 +0000Matt GardinerThird Act Thursday || My Trip Back Home In this edition of Third Act Thursday I recount the anchor for my latest sobriety streak (of over 1100 days!) What propelled me to this decision, and what helped anchor it. As well as the wonderful events...
In this edition of Third Act Thursday I recount the anchor for my latest sobriety streak (of over 1100 days!)
What propelled me to this decision, and what helped anchor it.

As well as the wonderful events that happened immediately after making this decision and how those have continued to affect my sobriety in a positive way.]]>740alcoholfree,clarity,mindset,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-wednesday-solo-edition-matt--49455064
(This is a favourite of mine. I want to do a What-If Wednesday with a sober group here very soon!!)

Welcome to 'What-If Wednesday' where we What-If the positives, instead of What-Ifing the worst-case scenarios?

Time for a positivity push-up!!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49455064Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:05:01 +0000Matt GardinerWhat-If Wednesday || Solo Edition (Matt) (This is a favourite of mine. I want to do a What-If Wednesday with a sober group here very soon!!) Welcome to 'What-If Wednesday' where we What-If the positives, instead of What-Ifing the worst-case...
(This is a favourite of mine. I want to do a What-If Wednesday with a sober group here very soon!!)

Welcome to 'What-If Wednesday' where we What-If the positives, instead of What-Ifing the worst-case scenarios?

Time for a positivity push-up!!]]>434alcoholfree,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toastmaster-tuesday-converting-energy--49455063
The usual Toastmaster rules, and I am flying solo today!

A 5-minute impromptu speech on Converting Energy:
How did I replace/reposition all of the negative energy I was using to hide, support and maintain my addictive behaviour?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49455063Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:00:02 +0000Matt GardinerToastmaster Tuesday || Converting Energy The usual Toastmaster rules, and I am flying solo today! A 5-minute impromptu speech on Converting Energy: How did I replace/reposition all of the negative energy I was using to hide, support and...
The usual Toastmaster rules, and I am flying solo today!

A 5-minute impromptu speech on Converting Energy:
How did I replace/reposition all of the negative energy I was using to hide, support and maintain my addictive behaviour?]]>514recovery,sober,sobriety,speech,toastmastersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindshift-monday-collapsed-distinctions--49455062
"A collapsed distinction occurs when a person is not distinguishing between two emotions/beliefs/concepts. The collapse of the two emotions/beliefs/concepts is often a barrier to moving the person forward".

Today, I discuss my own collapsed distinctions around my addictions and the behaviours and emotions I so powerfully associated with them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49455062Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:00:03 +0000Matt GardinerMindshift Monday || Collapsed Distinctions "A collapsed distinction occurs when a person is not distinguishing between two emotions/beliefs/concepts. The collapse of the two emotions/beliefs/concepts is often a barrier to moving the person...
"A collapsed distinction occurs when a person is not distinguishing between two emotions/beliefs/concepts. The collapse of the two emotions/beliefs/concepts is often a barrier to moving the person forward".

Today, I discuss my own collapsed distinctions around my addictions and the behaviours and emotions I so powerfully associated with them.]]>433clarity,mindset,recovery,sober,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/balance-salim--49404778
Salim has an incredible journey from the depths of alcoholism to his current recovery, dating back to his early childhood.

Salim also has a tremendous accent that is stuck in the middle of a British accent and an Australian accent.

On a final note, Salim has an incredibly touching story involving one of his daughters on here...Thanks, my friend, for being so vulnerable!

All the Absolute Best in Your Recovery Journey 👊 ❤️


CHECK OUT THE YouTube VERSION 👀 👇
✅ https://youtu.be/Yfnuwr-MtUY]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49404778Tue, 12 Apr 2022 01:30:18 +0000Matt GardinerI am honoured to have Salim on the show as my debut guest here on 'Beyond Recovery'. Salim has an incredible journey from the depths of alcoholism to his current recovery, dating back to his early childhood. Salim also has a tremendous accent...
Salim has an incredible journey from the depths of alcoholism to his current recovery, dating back to his early childhood.

Salim also has a tremendous accent that is stuck in the middle of a British accent and an Australian accent.

On a final note, Salim has an incredibly touching story involving one of his daughters on here...Thanks, my friend, for being so vulnerable!

All the Absolute Best in Your Recovery Journey 👊 ❤️


CHECK OUT THE YouTube VERSION 👀 👇
✅ https://youtu.be/Yfnuwr-MtUY]]>4582aa,addiction,af,beatingalcohol,beyondrecovery,clarity,recovery,sober,soberaf,soberdads,sobermen,sobernation,soberwomen,sobrietyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-0-meet-your-host-matt-gardiner--49373722
I come to you on my 3 Year Alcohol-Free Bday!

It has been quite the journey over the past 40 years of my life. I am here to share with you the highs and the lows of my recovery, and beyond!

I am very excited to see where this podcast goes...I already have some great guests booked for the coming weeks.


Find me 👀
https://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49373722Sat, 09 Apr 2022 03:26:21 +0000Matt GardinerHello everyone! I come to you on my 3 Year Alcohol-Free Bday! It has been quite the journey over the past 40 years of my life. I am here to share with you the highs and the lows of my recovery, and beyond! I am very excited to see where this...
I come to you on my 3 Year Alcohol-Free Bday!

It has been quite the journey over the past 40 years of my life. I am here to share with you the highs and the lows of my recovery, and beyond!

I am very excited to see where this podcast goes...I already have some great guests booked for the coming weeks.


Find me 👀
https://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555]]>3918af,alcoholfree,beyondrecovery,nonalcoholic,recovery,sansalcool,sober,sobersecondchance,sobrietyfalse1full